Explore the challenges in self-employment for visible minorities
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data analysis research policyWEC is conducting a researching project titled “Her Own Boss!“. It's an innovative that explores the challenges in self-employment for visible minority immigrant women in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Northern and Eastern Ontario, and Eastern Newfoundland.
Project Timeline:
September 2019 to March 2021.
What is this project about?
“Her Own Boss!” (HOB) is community-based action research involving direct consultation and collaboration with researchers, NPOs, and community members. Through this project, we will support immigrant women in their business journey, learn how current services and resources meet their needs, and find out how to improve service accessibility.
Read more about the project here https://womenseconomiccouncil.ca/herownboss/
We are looking for Canadian students who can help us with the following:
Deliverables
- Survey stakeholders
- Follow up on surveys
- Conduct a literature review
Resources:
Any existing materials we can provide to ensure a complete understanding and smooth collaboration. As well as a dedicated communication channel with our manager in BC.
About the company
The Women’s Economic Council is a gathering of women-centred community economic development organizations and practitioners. We are a national charitable organization helping Canadian women, especially marginalized women and those at risk of poverty, achieve their economic goals.
We work with community organizations, helping to connect, nurture, and support.