Review Career and Resource Modules

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Community Futures Fraser-Fort George
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Regional Business Liaison
(2)
3
Project
40 hours per learner
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Communications Education Humanities Social sciences UX design
Skills
communication basic research research
Details

PROJECT

To review "Student Module: Can a Good Question Change Lives?" and provide feedback. This will involve interviewing local business owners and professionals. Students will be oriented to the review protocol, will complete 5 assignments and a follow up reflection.

Tell me about the project scope

  1. Students will be introduced to the project and onboarded to the "Student Module: Can a Good Question Change Lives?" This is a 40 page workbook which includes case studies, resources and activities.
  2. Students will read through the entire module, annotating areas of interest and concern.
  3. Students will complete 5 assignments (e.g. 1. interview a small business owner following a protocol, 2. analyze workplace communication, etc.) Assignments will be presented and discussed together.
  4. Students will be assigned a chapter for focus and provide critical reflection.
  5. Participate in focus group discussion on resource improvements and recommendations.

Key Deliverables

  • Reflection paper AND
  • Completed exercises (5)
  • Interview based on experience

What resources are available to do this project?

  • Workbook
  • Online resources
  • Access to local businesses

Would I be a good fit?

Potential programs of study: ALL PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Relevant experience or skills:

  • Basic research skills already developed
  • Self-motivated
  • Able to work independently/self motivated

Why should I do this?

  • Sharpen your research skills on a project that really matters!
  • You will gain insights career goals setting and the not-for profit sector
  • Gain experience working directly professionals from multiple walks of life
  • You will contribute to making our education better!
  • Letter of Reference
Deliverables
No deliverables exist for this project.
Mentorship

1. Onboarding and Training on Review Protocol

2. Goal Setting Session

3. Bi-weekly Check In

4. Presentation

5. Final reflection on learning & goals

About the company

Company
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

This project will be administered by Community Futures Fraser Fort George. However, projects will be implemented with local organizations including: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Carrier Sekani Family Services, Mackenzie Legion, Omenica Artist-Run Centre, Theatre NorthWest, Together We Stand and Valemount Senior Citizen Housing Society