Grants and Contributions:
Title:
YOUTH - BVG Level Up Internship Program
Agreement Number:
977418
Agreement Value:
$95,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 9, 2021 - Feb 28, 2022
Description:
Big Viking Games is undertaking an initiative called Level Up to provide internship opportunities to youth requiring experiential learning opportunities in the video game development industry. This initiative has a strong focus on providing opportunities to under-represented groups in the video game sector. Each of the internships will be for video game development positions.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
London, Ontario, CA N6B 3M6
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q2-977418
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
801274713
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Big Viking Games Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
London North Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35052
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
511212