Ontario Global Edge Program
The Ontario Global Edge Program, or OGE, is an international work placement program created and funded by the Ontario government of Canada designed to give post-secondary students an opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and other roles in small to mid-sized companies in a global economy.[1]
The program sends students to a variety of locations around the world, including Hong Kong and Germany[2]
History
Announced in March 2008, the Global Edge program was announced as part of the Ontario Budget with a target of 175 students over four years ending in March 2012.[3]
Due to the success of the program however, the program was extended for an additional two years, ending in 2014.
Participants
Participants of the Global Edge program must meet the following criteria, as well as complete and submit milestone reports during their placement period.[4] Students may also be required to keep a short blog detailing their experiences and thoughts during the course of their placement.[5] Each participant has their plane ticket and housing costs covered by the program. In addition to that, each participant also receives a living stipend as their placement may or mot not have a salary.[6]
- Between the ages of 19 and 29
- Of the age of majority for the country in which the international placement will occur
- A full-time Ontario post-secondary student, as defined by the post-secondary institution
- An Ontario resident while attending the post-secondary institution
- A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Planning to return to Ontario following the completion of the placement
- Entrepreneurial, with prior entrepreneurial experience as listed previously
Approved schools
Currently, nine schools are approved to offer the Global Edge program.[7]