Grant: IAM-Can-Euro. Comm. Prog. Co-op. High Edu. & Train
Carleton University
$200,000.00
IAM-Can-Euro. Comm. Prog. Co-op. High Edu. & Train
FY 2008-09 · 2008-09-01
Summary
In response to increasing demands on the voluntary sector and civil society organizations, a Canadian-European civil society educational network formed under this project will facilitate the transatlantic exchange of students, faculty and learning tools. This includes the development of courses and programs designed to improve both practice and policy within civil society organizations and social enterprises. The project encompasses various disciplines including Environmental Studies, Business and Management, Social Sciences, Political Science and Economics. Students will have opportunities to undertake internships and community-based learning assignments, providing them with a broader range of skills to pursue careers within the public, private and non-profit voluntary sector.
Department
Program
IAM-Can-Euro. Comm. Prog. Co-op. High Edu. & Train
Recipient
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement Number
7115504
Agreement Start Date
2008-09-01
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$200,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
In response to increasing demands on the voluntary sector and civil society organizations, a Canadian-European civil society educational network formed under this project will facilitate the transatlantic exchange of students, faculty and learning tools. This includes the development of courses and programs designed to improve both practice and policy within civil society organizations and social enterprises. The project encompasses various disciplines including Environmental Studies, Business and Management, Social Sciences, Political Science and Economics. Students will have opportunities to undertake internships and community-based learning assignments, providing them with a broader range of skills to pursue careers within the public, private and non-profit voluntary sector.
Description (French)
À la demande pressante des organisations des secteurs bénévoles et de la société civile, un réseau d'éducation canado-européen de la société civile constitué par le biais de ce projet facilitera les échanges d'étudiants, de professeurs et d'outils d'apprentissage. Il permettra d'élaborer des cours et des programmes conçus pour améliorer les pratiques et les politiques des organisations de la société civile et des entreprises à vocation sociale.
Organization Code
esdc-edsc
Organization
Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada
Program Name
IAM-Can-Euro. Comm. Prog. Co-op. High Edu. & Train
Program Name (French)
MAI-Prog. coop. Can-Union. euro. éduc. supér. Form
Program Purpose
In response to increasing demands on the voluntary sector and civil society organizations, a Canadian-European civil society educational network formed under this project will facilitate the transatlantic exchange of students, faculty and learning tools. This includes the development of courses and programs designed to improve both practice and policy within civil society organizations and social enterprises. The project encompasses various disciplines including Environmental Studies, Business and Management, Social Sciences, Political Science and Economics. Students will have opportunities to undertake internships and community-based learning assignments, providing them with a broader range of skills to pursue careers within the public, private and non-profit voluntary sector.
Program Purpose (French)
À la demande pressante des organisations des secteurs bénévoles et de la société civile, un réseau d'éducation canado-européen de la société civile constitué par le biais de ce projet facilitera les échanges d'étudiants, de professeurs et d'outils d'apprentissage. Il permettra d'élaborer des cours et des programmes conçus pour améliorer les pratiques et les politiques des organisations de la société civile et des entreprises à vocation sociale.
Recipient City
Ottawa
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Carleton University
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
O
Reference Number
GC-2008-Q2-00182
