Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Community Development
Explore a comprehensive project proposal addressing labor market demands, advancements in technology, and economic impact on the local community. The proposal outlines defined problems, realistic solutions, funding requests, sustainability plans, and economic implications. Learn how this project aims to create opportunities, support entrepreneurship, and drive economic growth.
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TEAM NAME COLLEGE NAME, City, State PRESENTER(S) NAME(S) PROJECT NAME
DEFINE THE PROBLEM Labor Market Demands (program not offered) Underserved Target Market Advancements in Technology (need new equipment/training)
Define the Solution (Provide a realistic and unique solution) Will new equipment be purchased? Will training be required? Has space been allocated or identified? Have limitations been identified and discussed/resolved
Define Amount Requested Describe how funds will be used, include timeframe and detailed plan for sustainability. Amount Request Implementation Time Frame Support: Budget Item Dollars/Partnerships Provide a high level of budget for review What is the anticipated timeline implementation? Have Any partnerships been created to match this budget or supplement the budget? Break out any additional support that is being provided to the project. Foundation support, Community support, In Kind support, etc. Example: The College is paying $15,000 for space renovations.
Sustainability How will the project be sustained financially into the future? Can this project proceed if less funds are awarded? What would happen if more funds are awarded
Economic Impact Details of the economic impact the project will have on the local community, such as students touched, jobs created, employment obtained, income earned, and businesses launched. Are there jobs available in your community that support this project? Or would this project create new jobs? How many students will receive this training/use the equipment/utilize this training space? Would the outcome of this project raise funds? If so, how will those funds be used? Would the project launch a new business? Would the project result in entrepreneurship for students? What are your key indicators and how will they be measured (i.e., jobs created, earnings potential, new ventures, etc.)?
Final Notes Items to Consider: Must be complete, concise, organized, compelling and engaging presentation/story. Create a contingency plan if the technology does not work, colleague becomes sick or flight is cancelled, notes or props are not available, etc. Yes, a skit can be performed, or it can be a formal presentation. The judges have five minutes after the presentation to ask questions. The three-minute presentation will be timed and asked to stop if you run over. A pitch coach will be available for practice before the semi-final presentation via zoom. And, on site at the National Conference if selected as a finalist.
