We are currently searching for skilled and driven photographers/videographers to become part of our team. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about collaborating with youth and advocating for minority-owned small businesses. It is essential for our ideal candidate(s) to recognize the significance of motivating the future generation of website creators.
We are in pursuit of an outstanding candidate who possesses not only experience but also empathy and a strong sense of professionalism and integrity in their interactions with both small businesses and young individuals.
This individual is deeply passionate about their craft and demonstrates a profound appreciation for the unique value each individual brings. They possess the ability to approach their work with empathy and professionalism, recognizing and respecting diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities. Moreover, they are committed to upholding principles of equity, accountability, and integrity in all aspects of their work. Their experience includes collaborating with a variety of communities, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, communities of Color, immigrant, multilingual, marginalized, and small-business owner communities.
As we embark on the fourth installment of this impactful program, it's essential to underscore its significance and legacy at the Office of Economic Development (OED). In today's digital era, a robust online presence is crucial for small businesses, and a well-crafted website serves as a powerful storytelling tool, fostering a dynamic and competitive digital landscape. This program has been at the forefront of innovation, evolving to meet the changing needs of businesses in the digital realm. Y2B aims to serve 30 Seattle Small Businesses and ten Franklin High School students.
This year, we've made a strategic decision to delve deeper with students who participated in our program last year, enhancing their skills in web design. We believe in the transformative power of continued education and the value it brings to both businesses and students. By empowering businesses with enhanced online capabilities and offering students an opportunity to deepen their expertise, we contribute to building a skilled and competitive workforce for the future.
The program's collaboration with a diverse group of Franklin High School students and Seattle small business owners exemplifies our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. By providing a platform for students from various backgrounds to engage in real-world technology applications, we're not just fostering skill development but also breaking barriers in the tech sector. Our partnership with Square and Seattle Public Schools reinforces our commitment to creating meaningful connections and impactful collaborations.
Impact Hub Port-Au-Prince takes an authentic approach to developing community, inspiring members through sustainable practices. Emphasizing progressive inclusivity and transparency, Impact Hub aims to preserve and expand Port-Au-Prince’s creative and thriving entrepreneurial culture. We hope to reach maximum effectiveness with the intentional practice of accountability. Guided by love, respect, honor, and trust, we always seek to refine, elevate, and restore the health of our community.
will direct a training and operations program within Impact Hub called GeoHaiti. GeoHaiti trains adults on geospatial information systems (GIS) that serve to improve community disaster resilience. Training topics include community communications, water and sanitation management, environmental preservation, public health measures, community disease surveillance, sustainable infrastructure, and hazard analysis.
Kay Tita will be the greenest commercial building in Haiti since it will be constructed according to The Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards, considered the most rigorous environmental performance standard. People from around the world use this regenerative design framework to create spaces that produce more energy than they utilize.
MUCE EDUCATES is an organization co-founded by Barthelemy Mervil, David Pierre-Louis’ brother, and utilizes arts promote intercultural exchange and to bring an end to cyclical poverty. MUCE is committed to teaching the visual arts to youth in urban areas so that they may compete in the global market. The organization provides educational workshops and opportunities for the emerging labor force with an emphasis on production in arts and culture.
Haiti Coffee Co. is a U.S. based company that imports Haitian Coffee while working towards infrastructure development that directly benefits the farmers from whom they source. The organization provides solutions that address deforestation, environmental sustainability, agriculture training, and infrastructure development.
Seattle‐based startup, Impact Bioenergy, manufactures and sells bioenergy systems that convert organic waste materials into renewable natural gas and fertilizer with zero waste.
Ambient Water (formerly AWG International) is Washington state based company that uses a patented technology that transforms humidity into an abundant source of safe, clean water.
Startup Week brings entrepreneurs, local leaders, and friends together over five days to build momentum for their vision for change.
The DoSchool develops experiential learning programs centered around innovation and facilitates opportunities for entrepreneurs to move from ideation to implementation.
Yes Baby I Like it Raw helps people tap into their raw potential and “process the unprocessed life” by developing health and wellness programming such as yoga meditation, and nutrition.
Days for Girls puts freedom and opportunity back into the hands of women and girls by providing sustainable hygiene solutions.
