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Title:

Training Validation and Tracking for Canada’s Trucking Sector

Agreement Number:

960092

Agreement Value:

$135,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 9, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

Prior to the onset of COVID-19, the Canadian trucking industry was facing a labour shortage of 20,000 jobs, which is forecasted to increase to over 50,000 by 2024. COVID-19 has introduced new challenges and impacted the ability of drivers to access work sites, find work, or even get a meal or shower. A push to develop domestic manufacturing capacity, dynamic supply chains and a surge in online shopping (e-commerce) and home delivery are placing increased pressure on the industry and the highly stressed Canadian commercial driver training sector. Bluedrop is seeking to customize and test its SkillsPass platform to help the trucking industry address the new challenges that have arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1C 3S4

Reference Number:

172-2020-2021-Q3-960092

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

826355976

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Bluedrop Learning Networks Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

St. John's East

Federal Riding Number:

10006

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

511211