Awareness Video Creation

Our organization is passionate about promoting social causes. We ​​want to increase awareness about a particular topic. We would like to collaborate with students to create an awareness video. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with the social cause, our mission and goals. Recording a presentation or screencast to raise awareness on the issue. Finding and applying suitable background music. Adding text, transitions, and overlays to the video. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Presenting the video and making edits based on feedback. Recommending ideas and editing tools for future awareness videos.

Accessibility Testing

Our company advertises thousands of products online. The main problem we are trying to solve is to garner more user feedback on our interface’s accessibility. We would like to collaborate with students to conduct accessibility tests on our website with pre-identified customers. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Conducting background research on disabilities and methods of evaluating accessibility. Reaching out to customers and scheduling interviews. Familiarizing themselves with the test tasks that should be administered. Conducting accessibility tests remotely and following up with customers to thank them for their participation. Analyzing and reporting the metrics / results of the tests. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Recommending website improvements based on findings.

Fundraising Plan

Our organization is committed to serving our target population. However, we are currently facing funding challenges. We would like to collaborate with students to develop a fundraising plan to meet our goals. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our mission, values and goals. Familiarizing themselves with our past fundraising activities and donors. Conducting background research on fundraising strategies. Recommending suitable fundraising strategies and creating a timeline / calendar of these activities. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Assisting in implementing new fundraising activities.

Grant Writing

Our organization is interested in addressing societal issues and supporting social causes. However, we are currently facing funding challenges. We would like to collaborate with students to find and complete grant applications. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our vision statement and a project we have defined. Developing a needs statement that characterizes the community problem and justifies the need for our project and funding. Identifying potential sponsors and funding opportunities that are a good fit for our organization and project. Improving the clarity and persuasiveness of our company's grant proposal writing. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Identifying new opportunities for community projects.

Financial Risk Analysis

As a growing company, we are interested in understanding the state of the market we are in, and our organization’s level of risk. In this project, students will assess our company’s risk by building a financial risk model to determine our best course of action. Students will perform a sensitivity analysis to help us eliminate some of the uncertainties we face and determine the reliability of risk estimates. This may involve: Using mathematical and statistical tools to analyze private and public data. Evaluating metrics associated with the risk level of our company such as volatility, correlations for returns, forward/futures contracts, cash flows, variance, and economic states. Building a financial risk model including sensitivity analysis to determine the reliability of the model’s findings. Creating a report to present the results and recommendations from various forms of analysis to be presented to the project manager.

Data Analysis Research

Our research lab publishes dozens of papers every year to promote projects in our field of research. Among these papers are studies detailing our lab’s findings from data analysis. We would like to collaborate with students to analyze our raw datasets. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our project’s objectives and analysis procedures. Checking for and correcting inconsistencies in the dataset. Calculating important results and plotting data in graphs and charts. Performing relevant statistical tests to determine the significance of results. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Recommending future areas of study.

Blogging

Our company advertises thousands of products online. We want to create a blog to strengthen our marketing. We would like to collaborate with students to create blog posts that drive more traffic to our website. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our goals, target market, products and services. Recommending topics for our blog posts. Drafting blog posts relevant to our business. Revising blog posts based on feedback. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Recommending ways to market our blog.

Diversity & Inclusion Strategy

Our company has dozens of employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We want to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We would like to collaborate with students to create a diversity and inclusion strategy. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Identifying areas for improvement based on our diversity audit data. Defining diversity goals and objectives for our company. Considering new diversity and inclusion training initiatives. Recommending ways to communicate diversity and inclusion initiatives to employees. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Recommending a timeline for evaluating our diversity and inclusion strategy.

Business Plan and Grants Research

Exciting Opportunity for Students in Business and Entrepreneurship! Join us in developing practical skills by crafting a comprehensive business plan and navigating the complexities of securing grant funding in the dynamic Canadian business landscape. As a participant, you will be:

Exploring the Challenges of Undiagnosed Learning Disabilities in Children: A Research Initiative

Description: This project aims to investigate and document the challenges encountered by children with undiagnosed learning disabilities, with a particular focus on the importance of early diagnosis before they enter the school system. Many of these children, especially those living in poverty, face significant barriers to accessing timely assessment and support services. This research initiative seeks to illuminate the experiences of these children and their families, as well as the systemic obstacles hindering early diagnosis and intervention. Objectives: Research Design: Develop a comprehensive research plan outlining the methodology, data collection techniques, and ethical considerations for conducting the study. Literature Review: Conduct an in-depth review of existing literature, scholarly articles, and reports related to the challenges associated with undiagnosed learning disabilities in children, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and the impact of socioeconomic factors, including poverty. Data Collection: Implement data collection strategies, such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups, to gather insights from various stakeholders, including parents, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, and community organizations. Analysis and Interpretation: Analyze the collected data to identify common themes, challenges, and patterns related to the experiences of children with undiagnosed learning disabilities and their families, as well as the systemic barriers to early diagnosis and intervention. Report Compilation: Compile the research findings into a comprehensive report, highlighting key findings, recommendations, and implications for policy and practice. Awareness Campaign: Develop an awareness campaign to disseminate the research findings to relevant stakeholders, including policymakers, healthcare providers, educators, and community organizations. The campaign will emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for children with learning disabilities, particularly those living in poverty, and advocate for improved access to assessment and support services.

Promotional Video Production for Tutoring Company

Main Objective of the Project: The primary goal of this project is to create a promotional video that will be used to enhance the visibility and appeal of our tutoring business, The Progressive Centre. This video will feature interviews with the owner, two tutors, and one or two families who have benefited from our services. The students will script, produce, and edit this video to highlight our organization’s strong culture and values, aiming to attract new clients and reinforce our brand image. In today's competitive market, it is crucial for businesses to distinguish themselves to attract and retain clients. The Progressive Centre aims to achieve this by creating a vibrant, compelling promotional video. Through this project, students will address the challenge of effectively communicating our unique offerings and the positive impact we have on our students and their families. By the end of the project, students are expected to produce a polished promotional video that captures the essence of our tutoring business and resonates with our target audience. Final Deliverables: A completed 5-7 minute promotional video ready to be shared with potential clients and featured on our website and social media platforms.

Bilingual Video Editing for an established Immigration Consulting Services

Ivoryxi Immigration Consulting Services aims to enhance its digital presence by creating engaging bilingual video content catering to Chinese and English-speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong proficiency in Chinese and English and will be responsible for editing and creating engaging long and short videos from raw footage. These videos will be tailored for social media platforms, targeting individuals seeking Canadian school applications and immigration services. The project involves editing a series of short informational videos that explain immigration processes. The goal is to ensure the videos are culturally sensitive and linguistically accurate, providing clear and concise information to a diverse audience. This project offers a practical opportunity to blend technical skills with language expertise, focusing on creating visually appealing and informative videos that resonate with the target audience.

Website building for an established Immigration Consulting Serrvices

Ivoryxi Immigration Consulting Services aims to enhance its digital presence by rebuilding its website catering to Chinese and English-speaking users. The ideal candidate will have a strong proficiency in Chinese and English and will be responsible for Multilingual Website Architecture, frontend and backend development and support.