Leveraging Funding to Create Paid Student Opportunities

SESSION GOALS AND OUTCOMES:

Employers will walk away with an understanding of the types of funding available to support bringing a student into their organization.

OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE ABILITY TO:

• Identify different funding pathways available for employers to utilize student talent in their organization

• Distinguish between different funding providers, including requirements to participate, eligibility, timing, and considerations for each funding provider

• Determine which funding options are best suited to your organization’s needs

• Network with funding representatives and the TalentED YYC team, available to further support you with funding referrals, scoping student-based opportunities, and funding application processes

• Gain early access to TalentED YYC’s Funding Matrix prototype tool - an employer tool to help you understand your funding options

AGENDA

8:30 AM Introduction

8:40 AM Overview of Major Funding Streams and Considerations

9:00 AM Funder Panel: Introduction to Key Funding Streams and Programs

9:30 AM Funder Roundtables and Networking

9:50 AM Evaluation and Feedback

Host or Publisher TalentED YYC