Financial Business Plan

We are excited to be launching a new business, Women on Bay Street. With any launch, having a financial plan is one of the keys to success, and we would like to involve students in creating one for our new venture. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Learning about our business strategy from various employees to become familiar with our goals, mission, and products. Creating forecasts using Excel (or another financial software) for sales in the first year of operation as well as an income projection (conservative and aggressive). Working with our team to develop an expense budget. Conducting a break-even analysis timeline using financial projections. Reporting on projected assets and liabilities. Including visual comparisons such as graphs and charts to show the differences between the conservative and aggressive income projection.

Social Media Marketing Campaign

We would like to work with students to design a new social media marketing campaign for our company. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our company’s products, social media campaign goals and target market. Identifying social media channels and strategies suitable for our company. Planning types of campaign content to create for each channel. Identifying metrics to monitor throughout the campaign. Creating a social media content calendar that outlines important steps in the campaign. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Recommending social media management tools to schedule our content.

Empowering Women in Finance: Marketing and Communications Strategy

1. Marketing and Communications Intern Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic and creative intern to assist with our marketing and communications efforts. The intern will play a key role in enhancing our brand presence and engaging our community through various channels.​ Key Responsibilities: Develop and schedule content for social media platforms.​ Assist in crafting newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.​ Monitor and analyze engagement metrics to inform strategy.​ Collaborate with team members to maintain brand consistency.​ Ideal Candidate: Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.​ Strong writing and editing skills.​ Familiarity with social media platforms and analytics tools.​ Creative thinker with attention to detail.​

Grant Writing

Job Title: Student Intern/Co-Op/Work Experience – Business Development & Research Job Description: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student intern to assist with business development, product sourcing, and funding research for our medical gas valve company. This internship offers hands-on experience in market research, supplier evaluation, grant writing, and e-commerce development. Key Responsibilities: Conduct research on potential suppliers and contract manufacturers. Assist in identifying grants and funding opportunities. Support grant writing efforts by gathering required information. Help develop content for the company website, including product descriptions. Analyze industry trends and competitor offerings. Assist with administrative tasks related to business development and operations. Ideal Candidate: Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field. Strong research and analytical skills. Interest in medical devices, manufacturing, or e-commerce. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Viking Roots – AI-Powered Heritage Storytelling Platform

Project Overview: Viking Roots is a digital platform designed to help individuals and communities preserve, explore, and share their family history through storytelling, photo tagging, and AI-assisted interaction. The system enables users to upload historical content, generate stories, and interact with a smart assistant that communicates in multiple languages, including English, Icelandic, Polish, Ukrainian, and Ojibway. The platform aims to provide a meaningful, accessible experience that encourages users to contribute rich family information and discover their heritage through dynamic storytelling tools. What the Student Team Will Work On: Students will develop key elements of the platform in a secure staging environment, focusing on the following priorities: 1. Secure User Login & Data Tracking Implement user accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA) for privacy and data security. Ensure all submissions are linked to user profiles, with the ability to trace data (e.g., photos, tags, stories) back to individual contributors, create family trees. Enable search features like: “Show me all ancestors for Diana Bristow” and retrieve connected profiles, photos, and related stories. Show me my family tree which will show up with pictures of every person that have been uploaded. You can click on a picture to get person A chronological timeline will show up on the left of a person you have clicked on Ability to tag at a family event like a family reunion Ability to upload and tag photos at any event with friends and comment 2. Conversational AI Intake & Prompting Develop an AI-powered conversational form to guide users through family story collection. When users upload a photo or tag someone (e.g., a great-grandfather), the AI should dynamically suggest prompts like: “Do you know what color his eyes were?” “Do you know his height?” “Did he serve in the military?” “Who were his closest friends? These Will prompts will not only be when you're logging in and starting but overtime as you're looking at information. The prompts will look like cartoon bubble comments Prompts can be ignored, clicked, or answered conversationally — creating a “chat-with-your-heritage” style experience. 3. Photo Upload & Tagging Build tools for users to upload photos, tag individuals, and associate them with events or timelines, add other users emails and invite them via email or phone number Integrate photo tagging with story entries and the timeline view. 4. AI Story Generator with Timeline View Create a chronological timeline generator that assembles tagged data into narrative form: Example: “Your great-grandfather moved to Gimli, Manitoba in 1891. He fished with Jón Einarsson and later served as local judge during the 1920s.” Ensure that every user or ancestor can have a chronologically ordered story feed, merging facts with AI-enhanced prose. On the left side of the user interface, a scrollable timeline should present these milestones, visually or textually. 5. Multilingual AI InteractiConfigure the OpenAI-based assistant to handle conversations in English, Icelandic, Polish, Ukrainian, and Ojibway, French The assistant should be able to ask and respond naturally in the user’s chosen language. Technical Environment:Laravel (PHP), MySQL OpenAI API (GPT-4, image recognition optional) Staging server provided Optional: vector search (Pinecone), facial clustering (AWS Rekognition) The Founder/Owner does not have expertise in this area but has a highly experienced team who started building https://vikingroots with a goal to develop in phases and will be available for meetings. The sooner I provide the meeting dates to coordinate times with him the better.

Website Development for Canada’s Leading Medical Gas System Designer — Barmik Mechanical

To design and launch a modern, high-impact website using WordPress with the Divi theme that reflects Barmik Mechanical’s leadership in medical gas system design, build, and project management. This website will serve as a digital portfolio, lead-generation tool, and trust-building resource for healthcare partners, contractors, and clients.

Viking Roots Funding and Collaboration Initiative

Viking Roots, a cultural heritage organization, seeks to enhance its financial and collaborative capabilities by securing grant funding, engaging with local heritage groups, and managing donor relationships. The project aims to provide learners with the opportunity to apply their knowledge of grant writing, stakeholder communication, and project management. The team will research potential government grants, draft a comprehensive grant proposal, and develop a strategic plan for collaboration with local heritage organizations. Additionally, they will create a follow-up system for donor requests to ensure effective communication and relationship management. This project will allow learners to gain practical experience in nonprofit operations and community engagement, while contributing to the preservation and promotion of Viking heritage.

Heritage Explorer: AI-Enhanced Genealogy Platform

To have a team of at least 2-3 people work together to develop a dynamic, AI-powered genealogy platform where users can upload and tag family photos, interact with conversational story prompts, and build visually rich timelines. Photos appear in a vintage-style viewer, while smart prompts and data appear beside them—creating an elegant, interactive way to preserve and grow family histories.

Supply Chain Management

Project Title: Product Sourcing & Contract Manufacturing Research – Medical Gas Valves Project Description: We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual to assist in sourcing medical gas valves and exploring contract manufacturing options. This project involves researching suppliers, evaluating compliance with industry regulations, and identifying cost-effective manufacturing partners. Key Responsibilities: Identify and research suppliers of medical gas valves. Analyze product quality, pricing, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO, FDA, CE). Research contract manufacturing options, including OEM and private-label opportunities. Assess supplier capabilities in terms of production capacity, lead times, and certifications. Compare pricing structures and negotiate favorable terms. Provide a detailed report with supplier and manufacturer recommendations. Ideal Candidate: Strong research and analytical skills. Knowledge of the medical device or gas valve industry is a plus. Understanding of regulatory requirements for medical gas equipment. Experience with supplier evaluation and contract negotiation. Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Website Development

Job Title: Website Developer – E-Commerce Platform for Medical Gas Valves Job Description: We are seeking a skilled website developer to design and build an e-commerce website showcasing a range of medical gas valves and related products. The platform should provide a seamless user experience, product browsing, and order processing capabilities while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Key Responsibilities: Develop a professional, user-friendly, and responsive e-commerce website. Implement a product catalog with detailed descriptions, specifications, and images. Integrate secure order processing, including payment gateways and invoicing. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security best practices. Optimize site performance for speed and accessibility. Implement SEO best practices to enhance online visibility. Develop an intuitive admin panel for product and order management. Provide ongoing maintenance and updates as needed. Ideal Candidate: Experience in e-commerce website development (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, or custom solutions). Proficiency in front-end and back-end web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, or Python). Knowledge of database management and security best practices. Experience integrating payment gateways and order management systems. Strong problem-solving and communication skills.