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Southland Trailer Corp.
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Brandie Lea
Executive Grants Writer
2
Preferred learners
  • Anywhere
  • Academic experience
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Data Operations Information technology Artificial intelligence Databases Data science
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

The main goal for the project is to create a search-bot that automatically generates internet searches and compiles grant opportunities in Canada for Southland Trailer Corp. This will involve several different steps for the students, including:


- Understanding the mission and strategy of Southland Trailer Corp.


- Developing a search-bot that can generate internet searches for grant opportunities.


- Compiling a comprehensive list of grant opportunities in Canada.


- Automatically compiling the list for Southland Trailer Corp to review for applicability.


What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?


By the end of the project, students should complete the following list of activities:


- A developed search-bot that can generate internet searches for grant opportunities in Canada.


- A comprehensive list of grant opportunities compiled from the search-bot results.



Final deliverables:


- All source materials related to the search-bot development and grant compilation.


- A written report explaining the search-bot development process and outcomes.


- A presentation on the compiled grant opportunities and how Southland Trailer Corp. can use this sustainably.


How will you support learners in completing the project?

Staff time will be available to support student project work.

Regular check-ins to provide feedback and insights.

Please inform if anything else is required for work on this project. We may be able to accommodate.

About the company
  • https://southlandtrailers.com
  • 201 - 500 employees
  • Agriculture, Construction, engineering & trades, Human resources & recruitment, Manufacturing, Technology

Our mission and strategy is to achieve operational excellence through focusing on quality, empowering employees and optimizing opportunities. 

Southland Trailer Corp. manufactures trailer transportation products.  We have three brands and produce up to nine different trailer types from dump, and flat deck, to gravel trailers and car/toy haulers.  The company was started in 1980 and has grown to be one of the largest light industrial trailer manufacturers in Canada.  It is still a private family owned business. 

From the philosophy of lean manufacturing we train all our employees about continuous improvement, and how to view problems with a different approach, and empower them to make changes and solution to improving everything they interact with. This creates a culture of continuous improvement and allows everyone to be engaged in the business and as a collective team we are all empowered to improve our day-to-day.