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Title:
Additional Support for Students in Response to COVID-19
Agreement Number:
COVID19-06
Agreement Value:
$15,776,664.00
Agreement Date:
May 25, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Description:
The objective of the WIL Initiatives is to drive systemic change in the skills development system at the PSE level, to effectively align technical, foundational and “work-ready” skills of PSE students with the skills required by Canadian employers – demonstrated by an increase in incremental and sustainable WIL opportunities in sectors targeted by the program; and the continuation of collaborative and innovative partnerships.
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of WIL Initiatives are; create new incremental and meaningful WIL opportunities (e.g. co-ops, internships, capstones, real-world business problem solving) for students in all disciplines;. PSE institutions and employers work collaboratively in supporting WIL opportunities for student groups that are traditionally under-represented including, women in STEM, Indigenous students, Persons with Disabilities, and newcomers; as well as first-year students; and sustainable and innovative partnerships are established with key stakeholders.

Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P0C2
Reference Number:
141-2020-2021-Q1-00187
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
135780112RP0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:

COVID-19

Amendment Date
Dec 31, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) of Canada Inc.
Program:
Student Work Placement Program
Program Purpose:

The Student Work Placement Program provides post-secondary students across Canada paid work experience related to their field of study. Through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Initiatives this program fosters work with businesses and post-secondary education (PSE) institutions to:
• provide wage subsidies to employers that offer quality student work placements; and
• create partnerships with colleges, universities, polytechnics and CEGEPs to recruit students for these placements.

Amendments:
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