Community Engagement Strategy for Catapult Startups

Objective: Increase awareness of Catapult Startups programs among key target communities, focusing on New Canadians and first-time entrepreneurs. Duration: 80-120 hours over a period of 2–8 weeks. Key Responsibilities: 1. Community Engagement: Establish and nurture relationships with community organizations, Regional Innovation Networks (RINs), local Chambers of Commerce, financial institutions, government organizations, non-profits, and cultural groups to foster collaboration and support. 2. Awareness Campaigns: Collaborate with the Catapult Team to plan and execute outreach initiatives aimed at engaging New Canadians and first-time entrepreneurs. Support marketing efforts, including creating and managing social media campaigns, to share success stories and promote program benefits. 3. Feedback Gathering: Gather insights from target communities about their needs, expectations, and challenges related to entrepreneurship. Provide actionable recommendations to enhance marketing strategies and improve program offerings based on community feedback.

Intake Assessment Coordinator

Objective: Facilitate the effective evaluation of potential New Canadians and first-time entrepreneurs using Catapult Startups; assessment process, ensuring high-potential entrepreneurs are prioritized and appropriately guided to suitable programs or external organizations. Duration: 80-120 hours over a period of 2–8 weeks. Key Responsibilities: 1. Entrepreneur Assessment: Conduct initial assessments of prospective New Canadians and first-time entrepreneurs to evaluate their fit for Catapult Startups' programs and services. Identify and prioritize high-potential entrepreneurs based on predefined evaluation criteria. 2. Information Sharing: Collect and organize relevant information from assessments to support consultants in making informed recommendations regarding suitable programs or connections to external organizations. 3. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of entrepreneur assessments, including outcomes and recommended next steps. Provide actionable feedback to enhance the assessment framework and optimize the intake process.