Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Youth Engineer
Agreement Number:
983016
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Description:
The Engineering hire will work closely with Spencer Pieczonka, Reused Plastics Founder and CEO to innovate existing technology and operate their sheet press machine to provide their customers with 100% recycled plastic sheets.
The hire will also:
- Create products from the sheets, CADs, renderings, and test sheets in various environments.
- Work with engineering partners at Dalhousie University and Saint Mary's University to create new technology for recycled plastic sheet production.
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:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3K 5N8
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q3-983016
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
765812540
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Maritime Reused Plastic Products Limited
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax
Federal Riding Number:
12005
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:
333246