Employment and Social Development Canada Hackathon
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In the spirit of collaboration and innovation, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has partnered with Saint Mary’s University’s Master of Science in Computing and Data Analytics program to host a hackathon. The hackathon will take place May 4-6; and will have a theme of improving service delivery, with an emphasis on people living in poverty.
The mission of Employment and Social Development Canada, including the Labour Program and Service Canada, is to build a stronger and more inclusive Canada, to support Canadians in helping them live productive and rewarding lives and improving Canadians' quality of life. However, the needs of Canadians are changing, and in order for ESDC to meet its objectives, the department must continue to evolve and innovate how it delivers services to Canadians. In order to understand where the service delivery gaps are, ESDC has partnered with Saint Mary’s University’s on this hackathon, to gather new ideas and build on our diversity and expertise to help improve services for Canadians living in poverty.
We are seeking social entrepreneurs with a passion for computing science, data analytics, statistics, business, design, and innovation to help improve service delivery, create new innovations, and solve complex problems.
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 4 Introduction to ESDC, poverty in Canada, data sets
Saturday, May 5 Ideation, concept development, coaching and mentorship
Sunday, May 6 Presentations, judging, awards.
The Hackathon is open to participants currently enrolled in a post secondary program or those who have graduated in the past 12 months
Over $8,000 in prizes
Potential internships with the Government of Canada
Network with government, business, and community organizations