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
Academic experience or paid work
40 hours per learner
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
UX design Communications Humanities Education Social sciences
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