Developing a Recruitment and Onboarding Plan for the Executive Director of the Youth Empowerment Collective

Project Overview: Students will focus on creating a structured recruitment and onboarding plan for the Executive Director of the Youth Empowerment Collective. This project will provide hands-on experience in aligning HR processes with organizational needs and ensuring effective talent acquisition and onboarding. Key Deliverables: Recruitment Plan : Develop and implement a recruitment strategy, including job descriptions, outreach methods, and candidate selection criteria. Performance Management Criteria : Create evaluation metrics for assessing the performance of the Executive Director, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Onboarding Program : Design and evaluate an employee orientation and training program tailored to the Executive Director’s role, ensuring they are well-prepared for their responsibilities. Communication Strategy : Present and evaluate communication processes related to the recruitment and onboarding efforts, ensuring clarity and engagement with stakeholders.

Social Media Strategy and Campaign Development for Youth Empowerment Collective

The Youth Empowerment Collective is a grassroots initiative dedicated to empowering youth (ages 5-17) to share their stories through art, writing, and creative expression. We are preparing for our Second Annual Youth Empowerment Festival in May 2025, which includes the launch of our youth anthology book—a collection of stories, poems, and artwork contributed by local youth. This project will enhance the digital presence of the  Youth Empowerment Collective (YEC)  by prioritizing strategic social media planning, content creation, and campaign execution for  Youth Empowerment Day on May 4th . The project will involve  5 students working 60 hours each per phase  over three phases. To ensure the campaign's success, the team will include a  communications specialist  to focus on broader outreach strategies, including paid ads, website optimization, and press releases.

Ontario HR Policy Book, Governance Framework, and Non-Profit Registration Documentation

This project involves developing a comprehensive HR policy book aligned with Ontario labor laws, creating governance documents including a Terms of Reference (ToR) and roles and responsibilities for a Board of Directors, designing an organizational chart, and compiling the required documentation for non-profit registration in Ontario. The project provides students with hands-on experience in policy development, governance planning, and regulatory compliance.

Volunteer Recruitment and Onboarding for Youth Empowerment Day 2025

Project Goal: Develop a volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention system to support  Youth Empowerment Day 2025 , while applying HR principles in a real-world context. Tasks & Activities: Recruitment & Selection : Create and implement a volunteer recruitment plan, aligning with best practices in talent acquisition. Performance Management : Develop a volunteer evaluation and feedback system to monitor performance and engagement. Training & Development : Design and deliver volunteer onboarding and training programs, assessing their effectiveness post-event. Labour Relations : Ensure effective communication and conflict resolution during volunteer management. Compensation & Recognition : Research and propose volunteer recognition strategies to enhance retention and motivation. Health & Safety : Collaborate on safety policies, ensuring volunteers are trained on event protocols. Technology & Communication : Utilize HR information systems to track volunteer participation and communication. Present HR messages effectively across channels. Youth Empowerment Collective has a Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting/Event planned for Monday, Nov 18th @ 6pm. We would absolutely love if the students could join us virtually so they can get a feel for our organization and see first hand the gaps we are looking to improve on through this partnership. More information on the Volunteer Kick-Off meeting is on our EventBright page at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/volunteer-kickoff-night-for-youth-empowerment-day-2025-tickets-1046476889547?aff=oddtdtcreator .