Team Projects

Civic Engagement Team Project

In teams of 6 to 8 members, Fellows work on projects of value to the Greater Boston region.  Each team works collaboratively with a client, usually a non-profit or governmental organization.  The projects are based on client needs that address Greater Boston issues.  Some of the past projects include “Retaining Young Professionals in Massachusetts” (report pdf), and “The Role of Young Professionals in Philanthropy” (executive summary pdf). For the 2009 project, Fellows assisted a new non-profit organization, Boston World Partnerships, with planning and development (report pdf). Boston World Partnerships was founded by Mayor Thomas M. Menino to raise global awareness of the competitive advantages that Boston offers to growing businesses. BWP’s goal is to strengthen Greater Boston’s economy, expanding the range of opportunities available to all. The 2010 Fellows will be working with the Center for Social Policy in UMass Boston’s McCormack Graduate School. The project will center around reshaping economic revitalization policy for the 21st century.

These projects provide an unprecedented laboratory for practicing skills in collaboration and teamwork, and by doing these projects, Fellows are exposed to how things work in the region and who the stakeholders are.  In addition, the projects provide an opportunity to add value to the community. Results of the project are presented in the fall to the Mayor and other business and community stakeholders.

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