Green Career Centre
Green Career Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Description

As a nonprofit organization, the Green Career Centre's mission is to prepare underrepresented youth for green careers. With a focus on supporting BIPOC, newcomers and women, the Green Career Centre works by and for these communities to bridge the gap between equitable, accessible and transparent social and environmental employment opportunities. Our key areas and initiatives include hosting green career events, conducting innovative participatory and community centred research, and developing useful and impactful resources.

Number of employees
2 - 10 employees
Year established
2018
Company website
https://greencareer.ca
Categories
Market research
Industries
Environment Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society
Representation
Women-Owned BIPOC-Owned Sustainable/green Youth-Owned Community-Focused

Socials

Recent projects

Impactful Website Design

The main objective of this project is to create a professional, user-friendly, and impactful website for the Green Career Centre that enhances accessibility, showcases organizational achievements, and effectively engages its audience. Tasks and activities include updating visuals to align with organizational values, improving navigation and functionality (e.g., linking resources and newsletters), and integrating testimonials, stats, and new media content. Deliverables will include a fully optimized and visually cohesive website that meets funder expectations, reflects current initiatives, and strengthens connections with stakeholders and partners​. This will involve several different steps for the students: Update the homepage by fixing logo functionality, improving contrast, and replacing outdated photos. Redesign navigation with clearer headings, better filters for resources, and mobile-friendly UX/UI. Replace outdated content, including impact reports and old testimonials, with updated and relevant information. Add high-resolution visuals, consistent iconography, and updated funder and partner logos with proper linking. Optimize technical aspects such as SEO, page speed, and Google Analytics integration. A comprehensive breakdown of what will be required for the website will be provided. We hope that by the end of the project the website with have: A visually cohesive and user-friendly website with a polished homepage and optimized resource and event pages. Improved navigation and functionality, ensuring seamless user experience across devices. Comprehensive and updated content, including new testimonials, impact stats, and current funder and partner details. Enhanced engagement tools, such as a functional newsletter system and event links or recaps. Fully optimized technical performance, including faster loading times and integrated analytics for tracking.

Admin GCC Administrators
Matches 0
Category Website development + 4
Open

Green Career Development Project

The Green Career Centre’s mission is to prepare underrepresented youth for green careers. With a focus on supporting BIPOC, newcomers and women, the Green Career Centre works by and for these communities to bridge the gap between equitable, accessible and transparent social and environmental employment opportunities. With a climate justice lens and through ongoing consultations and focus groups, the Green Career Centre bridges the disconnect between these underserved communities and green careers in sustainability. We offer resources, events, and a strong network of support in order to integrate underserved communities into the green labour market in what is currently Canada.

Admin GCC Administrators
Matches 1
Category Community engagement + 3
Open

Green Jobs Resources for Underrepresented Youth (Winter 2024)

The Green Career Centre’s mission is to prepare underrepresented youth for green careers. With a focus on supporting BIPOC, newcomers and women, the Green Career Centre works by and for these communities to bridge the gap between equitable, accessible and transparent social and environmental employment opportunities. With a climate justice lens and through ongoing consultations and focus groups, the Green Career Centre bridges the disconnect between these underserved communities and green careers in sustainability. We offer resources, events, and a strong network of support in order to integrate underserved communities into the green labour market in what is currently Canada.

Admin GCC Administrators
Matches 2
Category Databases + 3
Closed

Green Career Events for Underrepresented Youth (Winter 2024)

The Green Career Centre’s mission is to prepare underrepresented youth for green careers. With a focus on supporting BIPOC, newcomers and women, the Green Career Centre works by and for these communities to bridge the gap between equitable, accessible and transparent social and environmental employment opportunities. With a climate justice lens and through ongoing consultations and focus groups, the Green Career Centre bridges the disconnect between these underserved communities and green careers in sustainability. We offer resources, events, and a strong network of support in order to integrate underserved communities into the green labour market in what is currently Canada.

Admin GCC Administrators
Matches 2
Category Databases + 4
Closed

Latest feedback

Sanchit Duggal
He / Him
Learner
May 8, 2024
Project feedback
Working with GCC on this project has been an incredibly enriching experience. The support and guidance provided by the team have been instrumental in my growth as a graphic designer. Their constructive feedback and encouragement fostered a collaborative environment where creativity flourished, and ideas were valued. Moreover, the GCC's commitment to social impact and community engagement resonated deeply with me, and I appreciated the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that aligned with my values. Overall, I am grateful for the chance to have been a part of this project and look forward to potential future collaborations with them.
Advance Ontario
Advance Ontario
Advance Ontario
Green Career Centre
Photography and Videography for Green Careers (V3)
Green Career Centre
Isatuu Barrie
Learner
May 6, 2024
Project feedback
Working with the green career centre team is amazing. Proud to be apart of a space that blends creativity and environmental responsibility!
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Level UP: September 2023 - March 2024
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Green Career Centre
Photography and Videography for Green Careers (V2)
Green Career Centre
Lester Pinlac
Learner
May 5, 2024
Project feedback
Working on this project has been highly educational, thanks to the collaborative environment and the company's commitment to innovation and improvement. The leadership's openness to feedback and strategic focus significantly enhanced my professional skills and understanding of executing successful projects in a dynamic setting.
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Level UP: September 2023 - March 2024
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Green Career Centre
Green Jobs Resources for Underrepresented Youth (V2: Fall 2023)
Green Career Centre