Cambrian College
Cambrian College
Log in Sign up

Community Engagement Communication Project - College Communications CMM125-05 SSW & PSW students

CMM125-05
Open Closing on February 4, 2025 / 2 spots left
Canadore College
Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Jennifer Rouse Barbeau
Jennifer Rouse Barbeau She / Her
Professor
(2)
4
Timeline
  • February 10, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 18, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
2 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Education, Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Individual & family services, Liquor, wine & spirits, Sports & fitness

Experience scope

Categories
Workplace health/wellness Public health Healthcare Communications Community engagement
Skills
effective communication presentations communication communication strategies blog posts research reports community outreach writing research social work
Learner goals and capabilities

Canadore College's Social Service Worker (SSW) and Personal Support Worker (PSW) students are eager to enhance their communication skills through practical, real-world projects.


These learners possess foundational abilities in researching, organizing, reframing, analyzing, writing, and presenting information. By collaborating with industry professionals, students can apply these skills to projects that require effective communication and information dissemination, ultimately preparing them for future roles in social services and personal support sectors.

Learners

Learners
Diploma
Beginner, Intermediate levels
34 learners
Project
5 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • One or more social media or blog posts written from their perspective or reframing existing academic research
  • Written content for informational brochures for diverse audiences
  • Written communication plans for community outreach
  • Research reports (introductory level) summarizing community needs or trends
  • Organized presentations on social service topics


Deliverables are negotiable and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Project timeline
  • February 10, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 18, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Write a series of social media posts for an organization's web presence (with or without basic artwork as is available through free Canva.com or similar free tools)
  • Write a blog post for a social service or health organization's website
  • Create an informational brochure for a community health event
  • Analyze and report on social service and health trends in a specific demographic
  • Organize and present findings from an existing community needs assessment, for example
  • Reframe existing educational materials for a multicultural audience
  • Prepare informal survey questions (without conducting research) on a topic of importance to the organization

Additional company criteria

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

Are you available for a brief phone call to discuss the project scope and determine if it is suitable for this student experience?

Are there any specific resources or support that learners will need to complete the project successfully?

Are there any intellectual property considerations or restrictions for this project?

Will a dedicated contact person be available to address students' questions during the project?

Will it meet your needs to have students deliver a final product only? Or do you prefer to offer feedback on a draft before students submit a final deliverable?