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Humanities & Social Sciences Impact Initiative

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Riipen Demo University
Riipen Demo University
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Emma Educator
Emma Educator
She / Her
Instructor for demo purposes
6
Experience
5 projects wanted
Dates set by projects
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Social sciences
Skills
stakeholder engagement educational materials impact assessment communication strategic communication research reports content creation problem solving social sciences
Learner goals and capabilities

This co-curricular program empowers learners in the humanities and social sciences to leverage their analytical, communication, and research skills in real-world projects. Participants will collaborate with non-profits and social enterprises to address societal challenges, applying their classroom knowledge to create meaningful impact. The program aims to enhance learners' problem-solving abilities and foster a deeper understanding of community needs, while providing organizations with fresh perspectives and innovative solutions.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
15 learners
Project
50 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive research reports on community issues
  • Strategic communication plans for awareness campaigns
  • Impact assessment frameworks for ongoing projects
  • Content creation for educational materials
  • Stakeholder engagement strategies

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Developing a social media strategy to increase awareness of a local environmental initiative
  • Conducting a needs assessment for a community health program
  • Creating educational content for a non-profit's outreach program
  • Designing a volunteer recruitment plan for a social enterprise
  • Evaluating the impact of a literacy program in underserved communities
  • Researching best practices for inclusive community engagement
  • Drafting a grant proposal for a non-profit seeking funding
  • Analyzing data to support a non-profit's advocacy efforts

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Text short
    What employees will students have access to speak with, besides the primary project contact?  *
  • Q2 - Number
    How many employees are in the organization?
  • Q3 - Checkbox
     *