Note for employers: Please ensure you adjust this template to your business needs, replacing all text prompts with project specifics. Please also remove all instructional text (italics) so it is not visible to the participants.

You will get 5 learners matched with your project. Each learner will complete a total of 30 hours of work over the course of 6 weeks. Hours are inclusive of team meetings, onboarding, and work contributed toward the project deliverables. 

What is the main goal of this project? 

Questions to Consider: 

1. Is this goal clear to learners? Have you specified the necessary skills or experience level for learners?
2. Have you shared how it benefits your organization and how it’s beneficial for learners? 

Company Name: [Enter Company Name]

Mission, Vision, Values, or other unique aspects of your company: 

This question offers AscentUP and their learners an opportunity to gain insights into your company culture, values, and the impactful work you do. 

At [Your Company Name], we pride ourselves on [mention core values, mission, or unique aspects of your company].

Project Title: [Enter Project Title]

Project Goal: 

The main goal of this project is to [clearly share the specific goal or outcome of the project] and we expect learners to [clearly outline what you think learners will learn or get out of this project]. 

Note for employers: Please ensure you adjust this template to your business needs, replacing all text prompts with project specifics. Please also remove all instructional text (italics) so it is not visible to the participants.

Project Deliverables:

What are the specific project deliverables of this project?

At the end of the project, learners are expected to submit the following:

1. [Deliverable 1 with specific details]
2. [Deliverable 2 with specific details]
3. [Deliverable 3 with specific details]

Questions to Consider: 

1. Is the scope manageable within 30 hours over 6 weeks? Can learners reasonably complete the outlined tasks within this timeframe (30 hours per learner over the course of 6 weeks)?
2. Is the scope clear? Does the scope allow learners to understand the project's depth and requirements?

Project Expectations & Skills Required: 

What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?

Learners will work on the following tasks to achieve the project goal:

• Main Deliverables: [Briefly outline the main deliverables and tasks that learners will focus on].
• Skills Required: [List any specific skills or experience that learners should have – for example, list specific hardware or software skills needed and anything like specific coding languages].

Project Details & Milestones: 

Provide more detailed information about the project, breaking down tasks and milestones. This includes:

Week 1: Project Kick-off and Onboarding: 

• What should learners focus on in their first week? (kick-off meeting, learning systems, meeting the team) Are there any specific deliverables you want them to delivery at the end of week 1? 
• What onboarding materials do you plan to share to get learners ready to participate and engage in their project? 
• What tools or systems will you provide access to (if any) for them to be able to complete their work? 

Week 2: Continued Onboarding, Demonstrated Competencies, & Initial Tasks 

• What early tasks or small deliverables should learners complete to become familiar with the project? What do you expect them to deliver or be able to do by the end of week 2? 

Week 3: Early Project Work & Initial Milestones 

• What early tasks or small deliverables should learners complete to become familiar with the project? What specifically would you like to see, review, and provide feedback on by the end of week 3? 

Week 4: Mid-Project Progress & Review  

• What are the next set of tasks learners should complete? What have they build or what assets are they showing you? What should they be submitting for review to ensure the project is on track and getting necessary feedback to guide outcomes? 

Week 5: Final Project Work & Pre-Submission 

• What remaining tasks should learners focus on to bring the project towards completion? What is the final asset you are expecting they will deliver and how do you ensure they are delivering something that is closed to finished that you can review to provide any final feedback? 

Week 6: Final Project Submission & Wrap Up

• What is the final project that should be submitted as complete (report, presentation, design, working product, prototype)?  
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Learner Support

We understand that mentorship and guidance are critical to the success of both the learners and the project. Please share about your ability to support learners and the support channels you will use. 

• Weekly Meetings: We ask the employers to meet with project groups at least once a week, how often can you commit to meeting with the project team? [detail here] 
• Mentorship Hours: Learners may require additional support, mentorship, or guidance – [detail how often can you commit to providing 1x1 mentorship or guidance? ] 
• Support Channels: [detail how learners can communicate with you outside of scheduled meetings? (Slack, email, office hours)]

Are there any other ways you plan to support learners in completing the project?

Learner Benefits:

• Skills Development: [Highlight specific skills learners will develop during this project].
• Industry Exposure: [Describe the industry-relevant challenges they will tackle].
• Networking Opportunities: [Detail any opportunities to connect with industry professionals].