Queen's has launched an innovative project designed to help undergraduate students gain the necessary skills, knowledge, and networks to become future leaders in Canada's shift towards a net-zero economy.

In partnership with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER), and with support from the Government of Canada, the university has created the project. Led by the within the Smith School of Business, this cross-institutional initiative will support the development of a 카지노 게임 컬렉션�green talent카지노 게임 컬렉션� pipeline, providing hands-on educational opportunities to students who aspire to contribute to the country카지노 게임 컬렉션�s sustainable transition.

카지노 게임 컬렉션�Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s remains committed to achieving a positive impact both on a local level and on the global stage,카지노 게임 컬렉션� says Interim Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Teri Shearer. 카지노 게임 컬렉션�This important project will equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to become champions of the climate transition and enhance ongoing efforts at Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s to address the world카지노 게임 컬렉션�s most pressing challenges.카지노 게임 컬렉션�

Through the term of the project, Queen's anticipates providing close to 2,000 students with experiential learning opportunities focused on net-zero and sustainability issues.

카지노 게임 컬렉션�The QVENT project is an extremely exciting initiative for Queen's students,카지노 게임 컬렉션� says Siena Margorian, Co-President of student group Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s Backing Action on the Climate Crisis. 카지노 게임 컬렉션�In order to tackle the climate crisis, we need our future leaders to be knowledgeable about environmental sustainability and the solutions we need to implement to reach an equitable and green future. These kinds of programs prepare students to enter the workforce with the skills and experience to incorporate sustainability in their future careers.카지노 게임 컬렉션�

Four program streams for sustainable leadership development

The QVENT project includes four distinct program streams that involve several faculties and units 카지노 게임 컬렉션� including Engineering, Smith School of Business, Arts and Science, Dunin-Deshpande Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s Innovation Centre, and more 카지노 게임 컬렉션� offering work-integrated learning experiences.

Additionally, the City of Kingston and Kingston Economic Development Corporation will support various streams of the project and help connect students with their networks.

카지노 게임 컬렉션�We are excited to support Queen's 카지노게임사이트 in their initiative to develop a green talent pipeline,카지노 게임 컬렉션� says Donna Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer, Kingston Economic Development Corporation. 카지노 게임 컬렉션�This innovative project aligns perfectly with our city카지노 게임 컬렉션�s commitment to sustainability and positions Kingston as a leader in the transition to a net-zero economy by connecting students with opportunities and providing them with the skills and experiences needed to tackle environmental challenges.카지노 게임 컬렉션�

The first stream, Course-embedded green industry projects, incorporates net-zero and sustainability focused projects, case studies, and learning challenges into class curriculums.

Stream two establishes a new Certificate in Leading Sustainable Change Towards a Net-Zero Economy, designed by Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s faculty and industry practitioners to equip students with the awareness, capabilities, and confidence to tackle issues related to Canada카지노 게임 컬렉션�s climate transition. The certificate program is to be delivered through the Smith Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Impact, and will include immersive workshops.

A third stream focuses on net-zero venture creation, affording students opportunities to build businesses focused on environmental sustainability and a green economy. Participants in this net-zero focused incubator program will have the chance to pitch their businesses at the end of the program for seed funding.

The final stream seeks to provide at least 100 internships in the net-zero space for Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s students to gain on-the-job experience.

카지노 게임 컬렉션�BHER is committed to creating accessible and inclusive pathways to green jobs through work-integrated learning,카지노 게임 컬렉션� says Andrew Bieler, Director of Partnerships & Experiential Learning, BHER. 카지노 게임 컬렉션�We카지노 게임 컬렉션�re impressed by the level of cross institutional collaboration and interdisciplinarity in the QVENT project and can카지노 게임 컬렉션�t wait to see how students and employers make use of the opportunities.카지노 게임 컬렉션�

Community involvement

Community and corporate partners are invited to get involved in several of the project streams. Organizations can contact the QVENT project team if interested in offering a course-embedded green industry project, hiring a net-zero student intern, or supporting the delivery of a workshop.

카지노 게임 컬렉션�We're appreciative of this partnership that will help propel Kingston forward as a city leading the way on climate action,카지노 게임 컬렉션� says Mayor Bryan Paterson. 카지노 게임 컬렉션�We're making big strides with sustainable projects, policies and programs, and tapping into local talent through QVENT will provide immense benefits to our city and beyond as we transition to a more sustainable future.카지노 게임 컬렉션�

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