Venture of Canada is a national charity that fosters the entrepreneurial skills and mindsets of young Canadians.
They envision a Canada where young people can equitably realize their entrepreneurial potential to build the most prosperous place in the world. The partnership between BHER and VFC created 300 new WIL experiences at small and medium sized enterprises across Alberta. These experiences took on the form of externships, which are high-quality WIL experiences that employers can offer students in a shorter amount of time, which is a more feasible option for Canadian SMEs that struggle to provide long-term opportunities. The VFC Externship Program helped students “dip their toes'' into an area of work and develop career-relevant skills over the period of 40 hours.
For more information about VFC and their Externship Program, visit their website
