City of Change (2008)

YOUTH as AGENTS of ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HES 2008 spurred the Summit to take action on increasing the involvement of local students and youth in shaping Hamilton’s economic future.  This led to City of Change, a collaborative project that included a day long economic forum for more than 250 young people at McMaster Innovation Park on May 7, 2009. Click on the links below to download sample documents.

• Final Report
• Storyboard
• Backgrounder
• Design Café e-Vite
• HES 2010 Media Release
• Next Generation Project Panorama Magazine Article
• Spectator Article May 8, 2009

Sponsor Recognition
This project was made possible through financial contributions provided by Columbia International College, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, the Province of Ontario, and Redeemer University College.  In-kind support was provided by ArcelorMittal Dofasco, City of Hamilton, Hamilton Music Awards, McMaster Innovation Park, and The Hamilton Spectator.