#NewYothHack
Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC) in partnership with McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering is launching a one of a kind project which will bring about change, along with impacting and enhancing service delivery. This project as the name suggests is focused on “Helping Newcomer Youth Reinvent Settlement Services” through active engagement and application of design thinking to make services more accessible and effective.
The Hackathon would ideally bring forth an application; assuredly enhance understanding and network, build settlement sector knowledge and capacity around serving newcomer youth. It will employ collaborative design thinking to create new or improve existing solutions, products, tools and services that will enhance refugee and immigrant youth settlement and integration.
Register: #NewYouthHack 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is it for?
Newcomer youth age 15 to 25
What is mandatory to attend and where ?
The project requires your participation in various activities however, your availability for the following 2 events is a must.
Saturday, October 20th: Coding Workshop Brampton Multicultural Centre, 150 Central Park Drive, Suite 107 Brampton Saturday, November 3rd and Sunday, November 4th Hackathon at McMaster University, Engineering Technology Building, Hamilton
Is there a fee for participating in the event?
The event is free for participants. Food, travel and accommodation will be provided.
Do I need to know how to program or be familiar with coding?
Absolutely not, but having experience with programming and designing content would be a huge advantage to you and your team! You will be selected on the basis of your ability to imagine and the desire to make a difference.
Do I need to bring anything to the event? (laptop, tablet etc.)
All electronics, materials and incidentals required for the event will be provided.
Who will be there?
Industry experts, technology and innovation specialists, front line settlement services staff, tech geeks, youth leaders and faculty.
Have questions?
Contact: Taranum Khan, Project Lead
T: 905 790 8482 E: newyouthhack@bmccentre.org