Branding Modernization Project
The main goal for this project is to modernize the branding for several organizations in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. This will involve taking existing brand assets and proposing newly revised logo treatments, brand identity, and creating brand standards guides for the organizations.
Email Marketing Templates and Customer Journey Mapping Project
The main goal for the project is to provide the Food Trucks Association of Canada with a set of well-designed email marketing templates and a customer journey mapping plan. This will help the organization to engage with its members and potential customers more effectively. The project will involve the following steps for the students:- Learning about the Food Trucks Association of Canada's mission, goals, and target audience.- Creating a set of email marketing templates using HTML and best practices around content and copywriting.- Developing a customer journey mapping plan to understand the touchpoints and interactions with the association's members and potential customers.- Implementing light touch work around automations to streamline the email marketing process.
Content Strategy Mapping, Organization and Workflow
The main goal for this project is to research and resource templates that can be modified and used for various elements of the Food Trucks Association of Canada's content strategy to roll out to the association's membership. Students will gain a strong understanding of developing a strategically driven content strategy and how to organize, categorize, and use proper workflow management in order to move content through the pipeline from conception to distribution.This will involve several different steps for the students, including:- Researching and identifying templates for various elements of the content strategy- Modifying and customizing the selected templates to fit the association's needs- Developing a workflow management system for content creation and distribution- Creating a strategic content strategy plan for the association's membership
Video Post-Production and Animation Project for CanAge
The main goal for the project is to enhance the videos produced using Zoom by implementing basic and intermediary post-production editing, creating interesting animations and call outs, and using After Effects or similar software to make the videos engaging for the audience of CanAge.This will involve several different steps for the students, including:- Learning about CanAge's mission and the target audience for the videos.- Reviewing the videos produced using Zoom and identifying areas for improvement.- Implementing basic and intermediary post-production editing techniques to enhance the videos.- Creating interesting animations and call outs to make the videos visually engaging.- Using After Effects or similar software to add text and templates to zhuzh up the videos.
Municipal Bylaw Scan in Canada - Research Project
FTAC is interested in drawing attention to gaps, barriers, and inequities that occur within the business landscape where Canadian Food Trucks operate - chiefly, municipalities. We are undertaking a series of research projects that are truly IDEAL for students to understand the inner workings of how good policy recommendations can have real impacts on the ability for small businesses to thrive and grow. In this project, FTAC is undertaking a cross-country review of various bylaws that impact Food Truck operators. This will be the 2nd year this data will be collected to inform our work. All of the research conducted will be online and can be done from anywhere.
Cybersecurity Project: Risk Assessment and Mitigation
To conduct a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment for food truck operators and develop a set of guidelines and best practices for mitigating identified risks. This project will have specific focus on the collection of payment card data, PCI compliance, and other data collection practices in modern POS systems.
Charting a course towards sustainability for Canada's Food Trucks
Canada's Food Truck industry is a dynamic and diverse field, constantly introducing new offerings to the market.However, it's important to recognize that food trucks are primarily small businesses, and their owners/operators are heavily involved in day-to-day operations. This includes tasks such as menu development, scouting for ideal locations, and managing various catering and special event opportunities. Amidst these challenges, sustainability might not always be at the forefront of their minds.This is where YOU come in. Students will receive a comprehensive overview of food truck operations, which may include on-site or virtual visits, to gain a thorough understanding of the facilities, resources, and overall environmental impact of these businesses.Ideally, students will conduct assessments of these operations and provide evidence-based recommendations on how these businesses can align with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Creating a practical and tactical plan, along with setting achievable goals, will be crucial in this process.Moreover, the broader objective of this project is to gather sufficient data to develop a set of tools that can be utilized by the entire sector to evaluate their current sustainability status and chart their course towards a more sustainable future.
2024 Data Analysis Projects (Varies Per School and Professor) for the Mobile Food Industry
We’d like students to help analyze a number of openly available datasets to draw helpful insights for various business operators from the mobile food industry. This will have impact for:Food TrucksFood Carts and StandsCaterers and Craft Service Providers CanteensSeasonal operators like concessionsSome small independent cafes and restaurantsFrom the analyses provided by the students, we hope to gain insights that will enhance our strategy to support the industry, and to also provide meaningful tools and data that can be directly used by individual businesses. These insights will be directly related to business outcomes and to solve real world challenges.
Bay Path University (MA) and CanAge - Financial Security/Entrepreneurship
This project provides a number of bespoke project options to develop innovative ways and means for older adults to achieve greater financial security and freedom before or during retirement. This project has been designed specifically for Bay Path University students in collaboration with CanAge. They are specifically designed to meet the accelerated term structure used by Bay Path University. Students may choose from a myriad of pre-discussed topics in the areas of:exploring various topics of financial security policy research on topics such as pensions, government pensions, RRSPs, etc. various topics in the areas of financial exploitation, frauds, and scams and other financial crimes against older adults understanding the role of the UN, WHO and OECD, and other key players on their efforts to advance financial security globallyvarious discussions on lifespan and longevity and the impacts on savings, and financial planningexploration of entrepreneurship for older adults!
Using Notion as a tool to best support remote workforces
We'd like to use Notion.so to build a framework within our organization that will help to support the transfer of project information among our remote team members. Students will be asked to select ONE of the following challenges and to create it using the advanced features of Notion.so. OPTION ONE: Build a space for project management, processes and workflow to support a business association that supports its members in their continued success.OPTION TWO: Build a portal that will provide extended support to the more contextual side of our Riipen projects. This will include a project management dashboard and briefing documents for the various projects we administer within the platform. OPTION THREE: Build a portal to manage both team members and independent contractors including the management of workflows between these individuals, including deadlines, and billables, etc.
Website Migration Project
We would like a replicate our current website to a replicated version that's built on Elementor for our organization. We would like to work with students to develop a new website for us. Students should be prepared to:Use the existing design to create a replica, but fully using "blocks" with Elementor or a similar WYSIWYG plugin for WordPress.Build a fully-functioning website, and migrate all content and copy.Provide and relevant documentation on updating and maintaining the site.
Food Science and Food Safety - Bay Path University and FTAC
This project will explore several topics for a diverse mix of majors including business administration, food science and food safety, marketing, and communications. The Food Trucks Association of Canada (FTAC) is gearing up to meet with municipal governments across Canada to advocate for more favorable business conditions under which food trucks can operate, grow and thrive. Students may work in one or several of the following areas:1. Exploring the increased demand for environmentally-friendly food2. Comparing emerging vegan options and plant-based-meat / meat blends3. Understanding how more commercial restaurants are experimenting with food trucks, and exploring how food trucks are experimenting with restaurants and commissary kitchens to expand their offerings and operating season. 4. A deep dive on the emergence of alternative options for flour, sugar and salt (or lowered values as appropriate)5. Conducting a review of West African Cuisine as the latest trend in flavor profiles
Bay Path University (MA) and CanAge - Various Projects with Impact on Seniors
This project provides a number of bespoke project options designed specifically for Bay Path University students in collaboration with CanAge. They are intended to meet the accelerated term structure used by Bay Path University. Students may choose from a myriad of pre-discussed topics in the areas of:identifying barriers to access and/ or improving healthcare equities in Canada or internationally exploring various models of care and/ or disease conditions and their physical, mental and social impactsvarious topics in public health, including vaccines, social determinants of health, physical activity and nutrition understanding the role of the UN, WHO and OECD, and other key players on their efforts to advance health globallyvarious discussions on lifespan and longevity that may also intersect with other areas of concern including financial security, social isolation (loneliness) and community engagement
Online Training for Financial Institutions
This very tailored and unique opportunity would be well-suited for students in the following areas: accounting and/or financeactuarial sciencemarketing, sales, and/or communicationsproject managementeducationcommerce or MBA candidates for a capstoneStudents interested in the development of e-learning courses and platforms including content and learning design, promotion, UX, etc. BONUS: If you have experience working as a teller or within a financial institution please let us know! This project has multiple aspects that can be assigned to a single person for an intensive internship, or can be split off for student groups within a class challenge. E-Learning Product Launch Concepts that would be relevant to this project would be as follows.Developing a 2-year plan for the launch of an e-learning product (marketing / communications / promotion)Developing a revenue model and sales plan for an e-learning product (sales, business development, accounting)Product development - user testing, review and refinement of a developed e-learning product (education, project management, MBA)Reviewing the UI/UX for the current platform and optimizing the flow of the training to improve user response and engagement (UX, marketing, software and web development, PHP, Laravel)Defining a server management and security plan for the hosted product as a SaaS product (project management, IT, Cybersecurity, etc. )
Directing the "Look and Feel" of Canada's Food Truck Photography and Marketing
Project Description:The Food Trucks Association of Canada aims to revolutionize how food trucks are represented through photography. We have some real challenges - in the volumes of stock photography, many "staged" photos lack a critical lens on capturing important elements like food safety practices, or infection control measures, which aren't at all realistic. We're proposing a project where students develop comprehensive brand guidelines for food truck photography that also respects industry best practices. Additionally, students will create a captivating campaign encouraging food truck operators to submit photos of their trucks and food offerings. This campaign will not only enhance the association's stock photography collective but also educate operators on leveraging photography to showcase their businesses effectively, and understanding when their phone photography is suitable, and when to engage a photography professional.
Charting a course towards sustainability for Canada's Food Trucks
Canada's Food Truck industry is a dynamic and diverse field, constantly introducing new offerings to the market.However, it's important to recognize that food trucks are primarily small businesses, and their owners/operators are heavily involved in day-to-day operations. This includes tasks such as menu development, scouting for ideal locations, and managing various catering and special event opportunities. Amidst these challenges, sustainability might not always be at the forefront of their minds.This is where YOU come in. Students will receive a comprehensive overview of food truck operations, which may include on-site or virtual visits, to gain a thorough understanding of the facilities, resources, and overall environmental impact of these businesses.Ideally, students will conduct assessments of these operations and provide evidence-based recommendations on how these businesses can align with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Creating a practical and tactical plan, along with setting achievable goals, will be crucial in this process.Moreover, the broader objective of this project is to gather sufficient data to develop a set of tools that can be utilized by the entire sector to evaluate their current sustainability status and chart their course towards a more sustainable future.
Bay Path University (MA) and CanAge - Various Projects with Impact on Seniors
This project provides a number of bespoke project options designed specifically for Bay Path University students in collaboration with CanAge. They are intended to meet the accelerated term structure used by Bay Path University. Students may choose from a myriad of pre-discussed topics in the areas of:identifying barriers to access and/ or improving healthcare equities in Canada or internationally exploring various models of care and/ or disease conditions and their physical, mental and social impactsvarious topics in public health, including vaccines, social determinants of health, physical activity and nutrition understanding the role of the UN, WHO and OECD, and other key players on their efforts to advance health globallyvarious discussions on lifespan and longevity that may also intersect with other areas of concern including financial security, social isolation (loneliness) and community engagement
Web Development Project: Online Ordering Platform
To design and develop a simple yet effective online ordering platform that can be customized for individual food truck operators. This platform is intended for a standalone truck operation and will have a limited feature-set (no geolocation, no inventory, etc.)
Process Automation using Monday.com
We are looking to use Monday.com to build various automations within our organization. The rationale for this is as follows:As an organization supported by a 100% remote workforce, projects and workflows need to be transparent and easy to use. Monday.com has given us a grant license as a nonprofit organization - but this was after a careful review of several platforms including Jira, Notion, Trello and others. We are currently in our launch phase, and building relationships are of significant importance - and we don't anyone to get lost in the shuffle. We need clarity on who is doing what, when, and systematic sweeps to catch things before they fall through the cracks. We appreciate the opportunities that automation offers the Association to keep it both lean and nimble, to ensure that we can keep costs as low as possible for our members.This is a very high demand function for many organizations. We feel that this would be an excellent opportunity for students.
Process Automation using Monday.com
We are looking to use Monday.com to build various automations within our organization. The rationale for this is as follows:As an organization supported by a 100% remote workforce, projects and workflows need to be transparent and easy to use. Monday.com has given us a grant license as a nonprofit organization - but this was after a careful review of several platforms including Jira, Notion, Trello and others. We are currently in our launch phase, and building relationships are of significant importance - and we don't anyone to get lost in the shuffle. We need clarity on who is doing what, when, and systematic sweeps to catch things before they fall through the cracks. We appreciate the opportunities that automation offers the Association to keep it both lean and nimble, to ensure that we can keep costs as low as possible for our members.This is a very high demand function for many organizations. We feel that this would be an excellent opportunity for students.
State of Diabetes in Canada - ASU Research Project
CanAge is well-known in Canada for drawing attention to gaps, barriers, and inequities that occur within the Canadian healthcare system on a national and provincial/territorial basis. We are undertaking a series of research projects that are truly IDEAL for students to understand the inner workings of how good policy recommendations can have real impacts on people's lives. In this project, CanAge is undertaking a cross-country review of diabetes care. Care options look very different in each jurisdiction, and diabetes care is ripe for disruption and modernization in Canada. These research projects are ideally taken on by a team of 3-6 students and the duration can be adjusted from 4 weeks to 16 weeks, based on course needs. In some cases, these projects can expand over two semesters IF that makes sense for the course. Please get in touch if you need something specific, or have a look at some of our other research project options. *This is a great option for Level-Up funding*
Bay Path University (MA) and CanAge - Public Health and Healthcare
This project provides a number of bespoke project options in the areas of public health and healthcare, designed specifically for Bay Path University students in collaboration with CanAge. They are specifically designed to meet the accelerated term structure used by Bay Path University. Students may choose from a myriad of pre-discussed topics in the areas of:healthcare and improving healthcare equities in Canada or internationally models of carevarious topics in public health, including vaccines, social determinants of health, physical activity and nutrition understanding the role of the UN, WHO and OECD, and other key players on their efforts to advance health globallyvarious discussions on lifespan and longevity
The Ultimate Sustainability Guide for Canada's Food Trucks
Food Trucks are small, independent businesses that lack the infrastructure of their brick-and-mortar restaurant counterparts. The Food Trucks Association aims to develop a full suite of tools to provide a competitive infrastructure and suite of tools and resources that will help Food Trucks to advance their business. As thought leaders to the industry, and with continued innovation in the space, we know that food truck operators have the agility and ability to take strides toward sustainability within their business. Canada is a one of 193 member nations who have unanimously agreed to achieve the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030; we wish to do our part to encourage these best practices even for small operators like food trucks. The students will be creating a guide for food truck operators that will draw the important parallels between each of the UN's SDGs and how they apply to each facet of their business. Production support for the guide will be provided.
MBA and Business Program Students - Sustainability for today's Social Enterprise
The Great Resignation has led to a greater willingness to leave traditional jobs for careers that offer greater personal fulfillment. This, in turn, has created a more competitive job market for recent graduates and soon-to-be graduates, who are seeking careers that align with their values and offer a sense of purpose.Social enterprises are organizations that aim to generate both social and financial impact. This can include for-profit companies with a social mission, nonprofits that generate revenue through business activities, and hybrid models that combine elements of both. Additionally, social enterprises often offer opportunities to work on innovative and impactful projects, as well as opportunities to grow and develop professionally.This project aims to leverage student learnings, to provide greater resource stability and sustainability for mission-driven organizations, and for SUSTAIN Magazine as a small media social enterprise with a desire to effect change.
Strategic Pivot - SUSTAIN Magazine
SUSTAIN Magazine has established itself as a strong voice for sustainable processes and practices within the food and beverage supply chain - from agriculture to retail to restaurants. The pandemic had a tremendous impact on these industries, but also impacted our publication and its ability to generate revenue as a result. SUSTAIN has applied for a grant from the Canadian Periodicals Fund to strategically pivot to a media organization focused on driving awareness in the area of the UNs Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). https://sdgs.un.org/goals#goals Governments, NGOs and corporate citizenship all have a critical role to play in Canada, and around the globe. SUSTAIN wishes to bring these goals to life through our publication, but also through training & education, thought leadership and planned industry events. We would love for the students to develop a plan for our publication and action steps in order to achieve these outcomes.
SEO and Digital PR Strategy
If you're studying: SEO | Digital Marketing | Journalism | Media Studies | Communications | Public Relations And you're looking for a post-graduate contract or a co-op that will help build your skills - this gig is for you! Search engine optimization (SEO) and public relations (PR) practices are both critical components of driving awareness for a brand or organization. SEO focuses on improving the visibility of a website in search engine results, while PR focuses on building relationships and managing the reputation of a brand or organization. Using these practices together can increase brand visibility and credibility, drive awareness, and attract new customers.To apply, you either:feel you know SEO tactics and strategies pretty well, but would like to expand your skills to include content and other forms of digital marketing, OR;feel you know writing and content creation pretty well, but would like to expand your technical knowledge of SEO and digital marketing to achieve results.
Can Canada's Foodservice Sector Meet Our Nation's Commitment to the UN SDGs?
SUSTAIN Magazine has established itself as a strong voice for sustainable processes and practices within the food and beverage supply chain - from agriculture to retail to restaurants. SUSTAIN has applied for a grant from the Canadian Periodicals Fund to strategically pivot to a media organization focused on driving awareness in the area of the UNs Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). https://sdgs.un.org/goals#goals Governments, NGOs and corporate citizenship all have a critical role to play in Canada, and around the globe. We would love for the students to develop a report on how Canada's agriculture, food and beverage production, and foodservice sectors are in a position to have impact on the UN's 17 SDGs. This is a holistic view of sustainability and would ask the student to develop narratives and key messages regarding industry impacts and how these can be mitigated in both the short and long term.
MBA and Business Program Students - Sustainability for today's Nonprofits
The Great Resignation has led to a greater willingness to leave traditional jobs for careers that offer greater personal fulfillment. This, in turn, has created a more competitive job market for recent graduates and soon-to-be graduates, who are seeking careers that align with their values and offer a sense of purpose.The nonprofit, charitable, and NGO (non-governmental organization) sector is one that has traditionally been attractive to individuals seeking purpose and fulfillment in their careers. The sector is characterized by a mission-driven culture and a focus on making a positive impact on society, which aligns well with the values and goals of many people looking for meaningful work.Careers in the nonprofit sector can also be challenging, as many organizations operate on limited budgets and have limited resources. This project aims to leverage student learnings, to provide greater resource stability and sustainability for mission-driven organizations, like trade associations.
MBA and Business Program Students - Financial sustainability for today's NGOs
For current employees, the Great Resignation has led to a greater willingness to leave traditional jobs for careers that offer greater personal fulfillment. This, in turn, has created a more competitive job market for recent graduates and soon-to-be graduates, who are seeking careers that align with their values and offer a sense of purpose.The nonprofit, charitable, and NGO (non-governmental organization) sector is one that has traditionally been attractive to individuals seeking purpose and fulfillment in their careers. The sector is characterized by a mission-driven culture and a focus on making a positive impact on society, which aligns well with the values and goals of many people looking for meaningful work.Careers in the nonprofit sector can also be challenging, as many organizations operate on limited budgets and have limited resources. This project aims to leverage student learnings, to provide greater resource stability and sustainability for mission-driven organizations.
Competition for Canada's Food Trucks, Enabled Through Technology
Food Trucks are small, independent businesses that lack the infrastructure of their brick-and-mortar restaurant counterparts. The Food Trucks Association aims to develop a full suite of tools to provide a competitive infrastructure and suite of tools and resources that will help Food Trucks to advance their business. The Association is looking to refine and hone an alternative system to UberEats, Ritual, DoorDash and SkipTheDishes (among others) here in Canada. These apps generally charge food vendors upwards of 30% for their fees, inflating costs for consumers while also cutting into the bottom line for food trucks. We've purchased a script that is fairly well-documented. We'd like for this suite to be refined to meet our needs, while still maintaining its core code to ensure compatibility for future upgrades. We'd also like to test the software for possible vulnerabilities, and ensure that the full feature set can be used, including a loyalty program.