Innovation Projects
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Skills, Explore, Achieve, Revive (SOAR)
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For-credit inSTEM program
This project implemented land-based camps that sought to marry Indigenous knowledge and STEM education.
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Resilience digital marketing prototype
Business owners from equity-deserving groups were among the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of them were forced to pivot their businesses online and needed to quickly develop or sharpen their digital marketing capabilities.
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DMG studio startup social finance resource toolkit
There is a lack of representation of BIPOC, women and 2SLGBTQ+ peoples in the games development industry. Marginalized communities need specific skills to succeed in this burgeoning sector of the economy.
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Atlantic Autism Supports and Employment Network (AASEN)
Although research has shown that neurodivergent individuals can be highly engaged and productive employees, autistic individuals in the Atlantic Region are significantly underrepresented in the labour market. To address this issue, Autism Nova Scotia created the Atlantic Autism Supports and Employment Network (AASEN).
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Accelerating the Smooth Adoption of Smart Systems
Through modifications to existing engineering programs, McMaster University sought to expand the work-integrated learning opportunities offered to students in two of its engineering programs. The goal was to provide students technical skills via projects provided by industry partners in hopes of accelerating their adoption of digital technologies.
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Accelerating the Appropriate Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Despite its ability to positively transform healthcare, there is some reluctance among healthcare providers to adopt artificial intelligence within their practice. This project set out to tackle these challenges and capitalize on the potential of AI in healthcare.
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Construct Blue Door Support Services
Designed to enhance career prospects and housing stability, Construct offers an eight-week paid program with in-class skills training, hands-on experience, and wraparound supports.
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Using behavioural insights to increase post-secondary and career services participation
In the context of a rapidly changing world of work, Canadians need access to better and more relevant labour market information (LMI) to make informed decisions while navigating the labour market.
This project, through the execution of a number of randomized control trials, tested how best to inform, empower, and engage Canadians when it comes to making decisions about work.