Experiences

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
She / Her
Project Coordinator
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Experience
1 projects wanted
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Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Public relations Data visualization Data analysis Communications Scientific research
Skills
bibliography horticultural therapy research reports innovation research
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for learners in the final year of the Horticulture Technician program at Durham College, with a keen interest in horticultural therapy and research. These learners have honed their research skills and have already explored the benefits of horticultural therapy with seniors. They are eager to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world projects, offering fresh insights and innovative approaches to your company's initiatives in horticultural therapy.

Learners

Learners
Diploma
Intermediate levels
1 learner
Project
60 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive research report on horticultural therapy applications
  • Annotated bibliography of recent studies in horticultural therapy
  • Design and implementation of a small-scale horticultural therapy program
  • Evaluation report of existing horticultural therapy practices
  • Presentation of findings and recommendations to stakeholders
Project timeline
  • April 1, 2025
    Experience start
  • August 2, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Develop a research-based proposal for a new horticultural therapy program targeting specific demographics
  • Conduct a literature review on the latest advancements in horticultural therapy
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of an existing horticultural therapy program and suggest improvements
  • Create a pilot horticultural therapy workshop for a local community center
  • Analyze the impact of horticultural therapy on mental health outcomes in a specific population
  • Design a survey to assess the needs and preferences of potential horticultural therapy participants
  • Collaborate on a project to integrate horticultural therapy into corporate wellness programs
  • Prepare a case study on successful horticultural therapy interventions

Additional company criteria

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

  • Q1 - Text short
    Will you be able to provide a dedicated contact person who is available for [weekly/bi-weekly] sessions to address students' questions and respond to periodic messages throughout the project?