Grants and Contributions:
Title:
COVID-19 Rapid Response Initiative
Agreement Number:
17381732
Agreement Value:
$2,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 21, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
Description:
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan provides targeted support for youth, including underrepresented youth and youth facing barriers. This project will support the needs of youth, to develop skills, knowledge, and networks through education, skills development, and meaningful work experiences. These objectives will assist youth to navigate through the labour market and to successfully transition into sustained employment.
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of YESSP are:
• Youth have access to programs that allow them to acquire the skills, learning experiences and opportunities they need to find and maintain employment or return to school; and
• Youth are employed, in education, or in further employment services and interventions.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2G1V8
Reference Number:
141-2020-2021-Q2-00020
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
106699549RT0001
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
COVID-19
Amendment Date
Mar 31, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
Algonquin College
Program:
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESSP) is to provide Canadian youth, with information, skills, supports, work experience, and networks to help them prepare for and successfully transition to employment.
Amendments: