Centennial College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Engage with third-year students from the Leadership and Management diploma program as they explore how innovation and emerging technologies can inspire creative business solutions. These students bring a diverse skill set that includes management, accounting, global business, global citizenship, organizational behaviour, economics, supply chain, marketing, customer relationship management, business research, ethics and EDI, and leadership. While not tech specialists, they are familiar with platforms like Hootsuite, Salesforce, Weebly/Wix, MsOffice, some social media platforms, LinkedIn, and Google Analytics. This semester, we are offering students a selection of real-world challenges to choose from. You’re invited to submit a project idea aligned with your organization’s goals. Students will dedicate the term to researching, planning, and developing innovative recommendations in response to your proposed challenge.

Centennial College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Partner with students in the Occupational Health and Safety Management program as they explore ways to identify hazards, assess their severity by applying various assessment techniques and determine the likelihood they will cause harm. They will also review any available relevant documentation. Through a comprehensive risk assessment, students will evaluate the existing controls for effectiveness and make recommendations for appropriate corrective measures in the form of a detailed plan.   The capstone project draws upon all other courses in the program to enable students to gain an experiential understanding of the real-life applications of occupational health and safety management in the workplace. Integrating the knowledge and skills gained in the program, students will assume the role of health and safety practitioners and inspect a workplace to assess and prioritize risks. List of requirements from the company: Pre-inspection contact interview (30 minutes) with the designated H&S prime (at your convenience) Access to the site for inspection Access to any previous H&S information records (past H&S inspection reports/recommendations, accident/injury reports, hazardous materials information (as appropriate) maintenance reports, safety training records, a copy of an existing floor plan of the facility and/or any other reports that would assist in better understanding the organizations current H&S practices, trends and issues Students would also require permission from their employer to identify, record, and take photographs of potential and actual hazards uncovered during the inspection.   All students participating in the safety inspection will adhere strictly to all safety procedures and company policies. This includes the mandatory use of personal protective equipment within the facility.

Cambrian College

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Cambrian College, renowned for its Analytics Capstone program, offers a unique opportunity for employers to collaborate with post-graduate learners seeking hands-on experience in analytics. As part of their curriculum, students engage in real-world projects, honing their skills while delivering tangible results for external partners. Learners, equipped with proficiency in Python, R, SQL, Excel, PowerBI, and Tableau, seek projects encompassing data analysis, programming, app development, and more. Employers are invited to facilitate this experiential learning journey by providing guidance, regular communication, and constructive feedback to student teams. By partnering with Cambrian College, employers not only contribute to the development of future analytics professionals but also benefit from innovative solutions tailored to their needs.

Capilano University

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This experience offers learners a practical understanding of real property law, equipping them with the skills to navigate legal frameworks related to land ownership and use. Participants will apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios involving property legislation, land use planning, First Nations, and environmental considerations. This experience is ideal for projects that require a nuanced understanding of property law, benefiting businesses, non-profits, First Nations, and local authorities in managing real estate and land-related issues.

Teams of 4-5 undergraduate students enrolled in an elective course on Workplace Diversity will work together on a problem of equity and inclusion while providing culturally and industry-specific solutions. Projects can involve testing for bias in a hiring platform that a company may use for selection, how to communicate with a diverse client base (via social media posts, public service announcements, infographics), training programs for reducing sexual or racial harassment, or strategies to reduce prejudice or bias in the workplace.

3rd and 4th year undergraduate students in a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program will work in 3-5 person teams to research and develop a recommendation for a negotiation or bargaining challenge faced by your organization. Students learn about how to negotiate by participating in weekly role-plays. They learn to negotiate in a variety of contexts (B2B, sales negotiations, contingency contracts, labor-union negotiations, salary & benefits negotiations, AI & bot negotiations, cross-cultural negotiations) during the 10-week semester. Students will conduct academic and market research on your negotiation or bargaining challenge. They will provide recommendations including multiple equivalent offers by combining issues according to your priorities in your negotiation or bargaining challenge. Sample areas of negotiation or bargaining projects can be in Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate or TV show purchases, automobile purchases, factory purchases, AI-chat bot negotiation integration into sales platform.

Students from UofT are keen on getting hands on experience in the Biotech industry. These Genetics stream students are well versed with all the latest tools of gene and genome editing and some double major in Statistics or Neuroscience . There is no strict limit on the group size, it could also be individual students or groups of students. In addition, it could be a summer project that involves more hours.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from the University of Toronto to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Learners in this program/experience focus on leadership skills like self-awareness, visioning and goal-setting, performance feedback, creative problem-solving and decision-making, inclusive leadership and negotiation/conflict resolution. They bring their current research-based knowledge to bring insights to resolve your organizational challenges!