Civiconnect: Youth Skills Studio
Civiconnect’s Youth Skills Studio hires young people (aged 18-29) in four-month internships to work on technology-based projects for local businesses.
We’re evaluating the impact of this innovative work-integrated learning program, funded by Skills Development Fund.
Visit Civiconnect’s website to learn more about the Youth Skills Studio.
YMCA of Niagara: Workforce Innovation Network (WIN) project
WIN was a Skills Development Fund project, led by the YMCA, that provided intergenerational mentorship and on-the-job training. We got involved to assess and amplify the impact of this successful workforce development intervention.
Read the WIN report.
Folk Arts Multicultural Centre: Healthcare Navigators
Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre assisted Internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) in overcoming barriers to employment. They developed valuable skills and a business model intended to create Healthcare Navigator jobs.
We gleaned insights and analyzed the project’s impact.
Read the Insights & Impact report.
Brock University: Economic Impact Assessment
We quantified Brock’s economic contributions (including their research efforts and student workforce), following our work to understand the impact of Students Going Digital and staying home through the pandemic.
Download The Economic Impact of Brock University
in Niagara and Ontario report.