Innovation Project

We are seeking motivated and creative students to participate in a new initiative called the Community Innovation Project.

Local non-profit organizations are often faced with multiple resource priorities. This challenge means that organizations do not always have the time, or resources, to allocate towards exploring valuable opportunities that would bring about exciting change to their operations. This is where University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) students come in. In partnership with UTM, local non-profits identify a challenge or problem within their organization that they would like to explore changing and cross-disciplinary student teams work to develop an achievable solution that meets the organization’s needs. Student teams will work on a real-life case study to develop an attainable solution and present their recommendations to members of the board in March for their consideration and possible implementation

The Community Innovation Project is a fantastic way for students to have a meaningful impact in the community and will also help to develop critical skills, such as:
• Team building;
• Critical thinking;
• Cross-disciplinary thinking;
• Presentation & communication experience; and
• An appreciation for civic responsibility.

Option 1: Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services
Option 2: Community Environment Alliance 

Registration for the above opportunities is now closed. New Community Innovation Projects will be added in the Fall Term.

Community Organizations

If you work for a non-profit and would like to partner with UTM students on a project please contact Dray Perenic Price at dray.perenic@utoronto.ca.