Application for Ocean Bridge 2020 Cohorts
Description
We are now accepting applications for the following Ocean Bridge 2020 cohorts. To apply, review the following timeline and language accessibility for each cohort, to ensure you apply for the program(s) right for you. Then fill out the application form found below. For more information check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Each year Ocean Bridge recruits 160 youth and young professionals 18 to 30 years of age to form four national cohorts of 40 youth each. Cohort participants are selected to represent the cultural, social, economic and geographic diversity of Canada. Whether you are from a rural land locked town, northern community, coastal urban city or anywhere else in between we want to hear from you! The program will cover travel expenses including transport, accommodation and meals for both immersive service expeditions. Additional support is available on case-by-case basis to cover childcare during the immersive service, internet connectivity, and adaptive technology. All participants will have access to mental health & wellness support.
Eligibility:
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada;
- Must be living in Canada for the duration of the program and cannot be out of the country for more than one month consecutively;
- Must be 18 to 30 years old at the start date of the program.
Program Timelines
Start Date: January 6, 2020
10-day Wilderness Expedition: May 2020
5-day Urban Expedition: November 2020
End Date: December 18, 2020
Application Deadline: November 18, 2019
Ocean Bridge Great Lakes
Start Date: February 3, 2020
10-day Wilderness Expedition: June 2020
5-day Urban Expedition: January 2021
End Date: January 19, 2021
Application Deadline: November 18, 2019
Ocean Bridge Atlantic
Start Date: March 2, 2020
10-day Wilderness Expedition: July 2020
5-day Urban Expedition: February 2021
End Date: February 26, 2021
Application Deadline: December 9, 2019
Ocean Bridge St. Lawrence
Start Date: April 6, 2020
10-day Wilderness Expedition: August 2020
5-day Urban Expedition: March 2021
End Date: March 26, 2021
Application Deadline: December 9, 2019
Cohort |
Start Date |
10-day Wilderness Expedition |
5-day Urban Expedition |
End Date |
Application Deadline |
Ocean Bridge Pacific |
January 6, 2020 |
September 2020 |
November 2020 |
December 18, 2020 |
November 18, 2019 |
Ocean Bridge Great Lakes |
February 3, 2020 |
Late July or Early August 2020 |
January 2021 |
January 29, 2021 |
Open |
Ocean Bridge Atlantic |
March 2, 2020 |
July 13-23, 2020 |
February 2021 |
February 26, 2021 |
December 9, 2019 |
Ocean Bridge |
April 6, 2020 |
August 2020 |
March 2021 |
March 26, 2021 |
Open |
*Exact expedition dates are to be confirmed. We are currently working with our local partners to select these dates.
Language Accessibility
Please view on a desktop or laptop browser to see a chart with complete language details!
Cohort | Mentorship | Wilderness Expedition | Urban Expedition | National Calls | Online Discussions |
Ocean Bridge Pacific | Facilitated in English or French | Facilitated in English with limited French translation | Facilitated in English with some French translation | Facilitated in English with simultaneous French translation | Ability to post in preferred language – online translation available |
Ocean Bridge Great Lakes | Facilitated in English or French | Facilitated in English with limited French translation | Facilitated in English with some French translation | Facilitated in English with simultaneous French translation | Ability to post in preferred language – online translation available |
Ocean Bridge Atlantic | Facilitated in English or French | Facilitated in English with limited French translation | Facilitated in English with some French translation | Facilitated in English with simultaneous French translation | Ability to post in preferred language – online translation available |
Ocean Bridge St. Lawrence | Facilitated in English or French | Facilitated in French with limited English translation | Facilitated in French with some English translation | Facilitated in French with simultaneous English translation | Ability to post in preferred language – online translation available |
*During expeditions we may not be able to provide translation for instructions or presentations led by our local hosts and recommend that applicants have a basic understanding of the primary facilitation language.
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