Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Project
Academic experience
120 hours of work total
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level
Project scope
Categories
Community engagement Education Law and policy Social justiceSkills
public finance civic engagement finance communication developing training materials accounting mentorship decision making public policies researchProject Goal:
Design and deliver a participatory budgeting training program to educate communities on democratic financial decision-making and promote civic engagement through hands-on workshops.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research case studies and best practices in participatory budgeting
- Develop training materials and interactive modules
- Conduct pilot workshops and collect feedback
- Refine and adapt the curriculum based on community needs
Ideal Student Background:
- Majoring in Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, or related fields
- Interested in civic education, financial empowerment, and governance
- Strong communication and curriculum design skills
Deliverables:
- One complete participatory budgeting training toolkit
- Pilot workshop execution summary with participant feedback
- Final report with curriculum improvements and community insights
Benefits:
- Stipend, academic credit, and mentorship
- Practical experience in public finance and civic programming
- Strong references and professional development opportunities
Skills, knowledge and expertise
Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.
About the company
Company
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
11 - 50 employees
Education, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Business & management
Global Deeds is devoted to systemically disrupting the cycle of poverty by assisting public schools, nonprofits, and corporations in empowering disadvantaged youth through innovative education and employment.