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We have a rolling application process. As you come up with new projects, please submit an application.
Do you have an idea for a project for your organization?
LAUNCH projects should meet the following criteria:
- Real world projects that are important, but aren't a number one priority. Consider items 7 through 9 on your to-do list.
- Problems/projects that don't already have a solution
- Projects that involve authentic problem solving and new idea development
- Projects that can be completed by a team of 3-5 students within 8-10 weeks
Cost
The only cost to your business or group will be the time you invest with our students in assisting with the projects.
Project Coach
Coaching is critical for a successful student project experience. Coaches will point our students in the right direction, help them structure their efforts productively, and provide them with the feedback they need in order to produce the best results. Project Coaches meet regularly with student groups throughout the project challenge process (approximately one hour per week for 8 to 10 week). Coaching may take place in-person, through online meetings, or at the Enterprise Center.
Project Examples
Business Analytics project examples:
Research current customers and conduct outside market research by age to determine how a business could change their product offerings and marketing to attract different generations.
Determine package shipping efficiencies from a cost perspective and make recommendations regarding how products are packaged. Build a tool to continually monitor shipping cost efficiencies.
Research, design and build a sustainable database and dashboard. Modernize reporting.
Research patient experience comments, divide them into actionable categories and make recommendations based on research.
Calculate inventory utilization throughout the year and make recommendations regarding missed opportunities by not expanding inventory.
Media Solutions project examples:
Plan and develop a social media campaign that showcases a local business’s impact on its community and employees.
How can a local branch of a nonprofit organization leverage social media to better inform the
community of their work and mission?
Generate a noticeable increase in website traffic and virtual monetary donations.
Overhaul/upgrade website and develop a social media strategy to inform the public of business services and new team members.
Behavioral Health project examples:
How can an assisted living facility help patients with dementia and alzheimers experience less sundowning using sensory items?
How can a local business encourage participation in employee wellness programs?
Explore adolescents’ preferences for mental health education, including substance misuse, and develop solutions.
Build community support for mental health campaigns to encourage neighbors to help neighbors.
Identify and engage target groups in a Break the Stigma of mental health campaign.
Skilled Building Trades project examples:
Skilled Building Trades students will build a house as part of Green County Development Corporation's Home Construction Cooperative program.
Healthcare Solutions project examples:
Create exercise videos appropriate for clientele.
Create training videos for training your employees on specific tasks (i.e. with quizzes like Bloodbourne Pathogens).
Create instructional videos regarding body mechanics (i.e. how to lift a heavy box, walking on ice).
Create information (brochure, video, etc.) on what to expect pre-op or post-op, etc.
