9. Why Developed / Problems / Issues Targeted

 What are the main aims or objectives of the initiative? Is it designed to address any particular problems or issues? If so, please specify what these are.

To provide meaningful entry level work to young graduates having difficulty finding work.

10. Key Features / Content

  • Innovative
  • Effective
  • Promising
 Please describe the main features of the program, focusing in particular on those aspects that are particularly innovative, effective or promising. Program is completely online. Employers and graduates post and apply online. The Career Edge organization pays the graduates, saving companies hassle and making it more attractive to participate.
11. Funding Mechanisms Please describe the type of funding mechanism used for this initiative (e.g. provider’s own budget, service contract, grant, co-funding etc.)  
12. Organizational Dimensions Please describe any key organizational dimensions of this initiative, e.g. delivery mechanisms, number of trainers, reporting structure etc.  
13. Partnerships Integral or Related Are there any partner organizations involved in the delivery of the initiative? If so, please provide brief details of the partnership arrangements. Career Edge Organization works closely with employers, prospective interns, career centres and community agencies.
14. Stakeholder Involvement What mechanisms are used, if any, to involve key stakeholders involved in the development, delivery or evaluation of the initiative? Which groups of stakeholders are involved?

All parties have a section written to them on the website providing directions on how to participate, spread the word, help students, etc.
15. Key Changes Over Time Have there been any major changes in the content or delivery of this initiative over time? If yes, please give brief details. Career Edge has broadened to include two other specialized programs: Career Bridge for internationally qualified professionals and Career Edge for graduates with disabilities. Both programs can be found on the Career Edge site.