Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
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The barriers between employers of the City of Peterborough and people with learning disabilities in obtaining jobs
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Murphy, Meaghan, Creator (cre): Ellis, Jennifer, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The purpose of the present study was to discover if employers in the City of Peterborough were willing or reluctant to hire people with learning exceptionalities, as well as breakdown the barriers that exist.</p>
Natural Blends Cafe: best practice for integration project
Year: 2005, 2005
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Morgan, Elizabeth, Creator (cre): Foster, Nicole, Other (oth): Trent University Nursing Dept, Supporting host (sht): Natural Blends Cafe, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network
Natural Blends trainee program
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Delumo, Jenny, Creator (cre): MacKinnon, Sarah, Supporting host (sht): Natural Blends Cafe, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough and District Association for Community Living, Supporting host (sht): Ontario, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The report discusses an evaluation of the training program used for the Natural Blends Cafe. It was requested by the management staff in order to ascertain how the training program had impacted the lives of the participants.</p>
The Ontario Disability Support Program and The Natural Blends Cafe trainee program: a social policy analysis and evaluation
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Brown, Jennifer, Supporting host (sht): Natural Blends Cafe, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough and District Association for Community Living, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies Dept, Supporting host (sht): Ontario, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The research paper contains both the results of an evaluation of the Natural Blends Cafe training program and a discussion of the impacts of the Provincial Government's social policies on the program.</p> more
Educating action: enabling community to move on climate change
Year: 2003, 2003
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Bell, Karin, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Green-Up, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Best practices of qualitative methods of HIV/AIDS education prevention
Year: 2003, 2003
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): George, Tessy, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough AIDS Resource Network, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Nursing Dept
Barriers to sustainable housing: a case study of Peterborough : final report towards completion of the Sustainable Housing Initiatives project
Year: 2002, 2002
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Langzik, Britt, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Ecotourism possibilities for seniors at the Kawartha Highlands Signature Site
Year: 2002, 2002
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Anderson, Jodi, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept
Abstract: <p>This report focuses on the ecotourism possibilities for seniors within the new Kawartha Highlands Signature Site. The for this research is to see if there is a demand for certain activities for seniors at this location.</p>
Seniors and trail use in Peterborough, Ontario: barriers to, and interest in recreational walking programs
Year: 2002, 2002
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Simpson, Lyndsey, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept
Abstract: <p>The primary reason for the research is to determine whether seniors are currently using the trails in Peterborough and to also identify what barriers are preventing seniors from using the trails. Once the barriers are identified the creation of possible business ventures and/or programs to aid in overcoming such barriers is the aim of this endeavor.</p>
Peterborough: a study of the youth labor market
Year: 2002, 2002
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Ruck, Adam, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Sustainable housing alternatives: exploring the possibilities
Year: 2001, 2001
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Kortright, Robin, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Resource Studies, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network
Ecotourism best practices and feasibility study
Year: 2001, 2001
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Liao, Lingling, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Other (oth): Trent University Business Administration
The aging baby boomer market: a report on possible ventures for the Kawartha region to investigate based on baby boomer trends
Year: 2000, 2000
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Bairos, Lisa, Creator (cre): McIntosh, Ashleigh, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Other (oth): Trent University Business Administration
Abstract: <p>The following report is based on a two part project on the Aging Baby Boomer Market. Part A was a comparative analysis of the aging trends of baby boomers from [sic] the Kawartha, Ontario, Canada, and the United States.</p>
Market feasibility study: car sharing in Peterborough
Year: 2000, 2000
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Vu, Kim, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This report explores the feasibility of car sharing in Peterborough through a market analysis of other car sharing organizations - Montreal/Quebec's CommunAuto and Toronto's Autoshare, [sic] examining car sharing surveys and designing and administering a car sharing survey to Trent University students. By exploring market niches, the patterns and demographics of char sharing… more
An introduction and background research analysis: car sharing around the world
Year: 2000, 2000
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Vu, Kim, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Business and Administration
Abstract: <p>Car sharing is a new and exciting way to travel that cuts costs and reduces gas emissions that pollute our environment. Car sharing is a popular mode of transportation in Europe, which is where the idea originated.</p>
Web-based education: moving into new grounds
Year: 1999, 1999
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Brisimitzis, Jim, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Other (oth): Trent University Business Administration, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>It is the intention of this report to illustrate the current usage of the Internet throughout the many levels of education. The information provided is intended to also offer some insights into future possibilities for which the C.O.I.N. (Community Opportunity and Innovation Network) Research and Development committee can build on.</p>
Fundraising feasibility Market Hall, Showplace Peterborough and Gordon Best Theatre
Year: 1999, 1999
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Coppins, Dayna, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Supporting host (sht): Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, Other (oth): Trent University Business Administration, Supporting host (sht): Showplace Peterborough, Supporting host (sht): Market Hall, Supporting host (sht): Gorden Best Theatre
Abstract: <p>As requested by Kevin Edwards, General Manager, of C.O.I.N. this is a preliminary report concerning the combined marketing resources of: Showplace Peterborough, Market Hall, and Gordon Best Theatre. Dayna Coppins has been requested to seek out other venues that have benefited from implementing a combined marketing strategy.</p>
Solar power generation feasibility study
Year: 1998, 1998
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Peddle, Mike, Creator (cre): Wasserman, David, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Business Administration
Thinking communally, thinking globally: applied community economic development in the post-Fordist paradigm
Year: 1997, 1997
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Muir, Gavin R, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Political Studies, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network
Green enterprises in Peterborough County: a survey of perceptions and practices: final report
Year: 1996, 1996
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Windatt, Erin, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity and Innovation Network
Abstract: <p>From an environmental perspective, the essential importance of community economic development is its ability to move communities toward self-reliance. That, in turn, will result in much more efficient use of local natural and secondary resources as people connect with their surrounding environmental and understand the importance of persevering local resources for he needs of future… more