Helping enterprising and entrepreneurial Ontario students develop a broader understanding of the global economy

 

 

Program Description

The Ontario Global Edge program gives students a first-hand opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and the role of small and medium-sized businesses in a global economy. 
 
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade provides grants to selected, publicly-funded post-secondary institutions to deliver the Ontario Global Edge program. By delivering the program through post-secondary institutions, the ministry is able to leverage their existing international networks and infrastructure.

Since the launch of the Ontario Global Edge program in 2008, students have completed placements in more than 35 countries around the world.

Africa
Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda
The Americas
Bolivia, Panama, Peru, Argentina, Costa Rica, United States, Brazil, Colombia
Asia-Pacific
Indonesia, India, China, China-Hong Kong, , Singapore, Australia
The Caribbean
Antigua, Jamaica, St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Europe
United Kingdom, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Slovenia, Ukraine, Portugal, Denmark, Spain
Middle East
United Arab Emirates

“Being able to see what is beyond our borders motivates us to take risks and be more inventive in business.” Kaitlynn Fennell - Seneca College - Botswana - Ontario Global Edge participant, 2009

 

Objectives

• Enable participants to develop a broader awareness of the global economy.
• Encourage enterprising Ontario youth to explore international business.
• Illustrate the importance of entrepreneurs and opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses within a global marketplace.
• Build and expand an entrepreneurial awareness among post-secondary students and institutions.

Questions pertaining to the Ontario Global Edge program should be directed to:
global.edge@ontario.ca