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HousingNB Student Spotlight: Meet the Students Making NB Housing Research More Accessible
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: September 14, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Training , Pathways to Professions , Team News , Student Spotlights
Each summer, NB-IRDT hosts student research teams as part of its Pathways to Professions (P2P) experiential learning program. For 13 weeks, these students work on projects relevant to New Brunswick while attending a full curriculum of professional skills workshops. In 2023, NB-IRDT embarked on its second year of partnership with the Government of New Brunswick's Future GNB / Avenir GNB program and launched a new partnership with Ignite to host students working on...
The Fourth Year of Pathways of Professions Comes to a Successful Close
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: August 24, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Training , Student Spotlights , Pathways to Professions
Each summer since 2020, NB-IRDT has hosted Pathways to Professions – a 13-week experiential learning program that provides post-secondary students in New Brunswick with the opportunity to participate in hands-on, NB-relevant research while attending a full curriculum of networking sessions and skills-boosting workshops. Pathways to Professions (P2P) is an annual highlight for NB-IRDT, and as our fourth year of P2P comes to a close, we want to reflect on the rewarding summer we’ve...
Pathways to Professions 2023 is Here!
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: May 3, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Pathways to Professions
When NB-IRDT decided to launch Pathways to Professions (P2P) back in 2020, we were faced with so much uncertainty. COVID-19 restrictions were in place, our employees were working from home, and we did not know if we could successfully run a brand new experiential program online, especially since we had only planned to host our program in-person. Three years later, we are so glad we never gave up. Our online pilot program was a huge success and prompted us to make P2P a permanent part of our...
YouthSucceedNB: Meet the Students Researching Support Services for Emerging Young Adults in New Brunswick
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: April 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Student Spotlights , Pathways to Professions
Each summer, NB-IRDT hosts cohorts of student research teams as part of its Pathways to Professions (P2P) experiential learning program. For 13 weeks, these students work on New Brunswick-relevant projects while attending a full curriculum of professional skills workshops. In 2022, NB-IRDT launched a new partnership with the Government of New Brunswick's Future GNB / Avenir GNB program to host P2P students working on government research projects –...
EqualityNB Student Spotlight: Meet the Students Supporting the Work for Equality in New Brunswick
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: April 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Student Spotlights , Pathways to Professions
Each summer, NB-IRDT hosts cohorts of student research teams as part of its Pathways to Professions (P2P) experiential learning program. For 13 weeks, these students work on New Brunswick-relevant projects while attending a full curriculum of professional skills workshops. In 2022, NB-IRDT launched a new partnership with the Government of New Brunswick's Future GNB / Avenir GNB program to host P2P students working on government research projects - allowing the...
RecruitNB Student Spotlight: Meet the Students Investigating Labour Gaps in New Brunswick’s Public Service
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: March 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Labour Markets , Student Spotlights , Pathways to Professions
Each summer, NB-IRDT hosts cohorts of student research teams as part of its Pathways to Professions (P2P) experiential learning program. For 13 weeks, these students work on New Brunswick-relevant projects while attending a full curriculum of professional skills workshops. In 2022, NB-IRDT launched a new partnership with the Government of New Brunswick's Future GNB / Avenir GNB program to host P2P students working on government research projects –...
InvitationNB Student Spotlight: Meet the Students Measuring New Brunswickers’ Pride in Their Province
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: February 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Pathways to Professions , Training , Student Spotlights
Each summer, NB-IRDT hosts cohorts of student research teams as part of its Pathways to Professions (P2P) experiential learning program. For 13 weeks, these students work on New Brunswick-relevant projects while attending a full curriculum of professional skills workshops. In 2022, NB-IRDT launched a new partnership with the Government of New Brunswick's Future GNB / Avenir GNB program to host P2P students working on government research projects - allowing the program to grow...
P2P+ Student Spotlight: Meet the Students Measuring the Impact of COVID-19 on New Brunswickers’ Mental Health
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: January 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Health , Student Spotlights , Pathways to Professions
Each summer, NB-IRDT hosts cohorts of student research teams as part of its Pathways to Professions (P2P) experiential learning program. For 13 weeks, these students work on New Brunswick-relevant projects while attending a full curriculum of professional skills workshops. Now that the 2022 program has ended, we are excited to share our students’ projects and their findings in our student spotlight series. What is P2P+? P2P+ is a new health-based research stream...
Where Are They Now? Students from Years Past: Emily Thomson
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: December 1, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Training , Pathways to Professions , Student Spotlights
NB-IRDT is proud to have had the opportunity to work with students on many projects and initiatives. Our student spotlight series will highlight some of the students we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with. Meet Emily Thomson, who was a part of our 2021 and 2022 Pathways to Professions experiential learning program. Emily Thomson is a 4th-year student at the University of New Brunswick pursuing a bachelor of science with a double major in biology and psychology (with honours...
Where Are They Now? Students from Years Past: Tianjiao Yang
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: November 28, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Student Spotlights , Training , Pathways to Professions
NB-IRDT is proud to have had the opportunity to work with students on many projects and initiatives. Our student spotlight series will highlight some of the students we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with. Meet Tianjao Yang, who was a part of our 2022 Pathways to Professions experiential learning program. Recently, we reached out to Tianjiao to ask about her experience working with NB-IRDT and what she hopes to do next. Tianjiao is a 5th-year student at the University of New...
Pathways to Professions is Back!
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: November 21, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Training , Pathways to Professions
NB-IRDT is excited to announce the launch of our fourth annual Pathways to Professions experiential learning program, taking place from May 15 until August 11, 2023. Apply now to participate as a student this coming summer or keep reading to learn more about the program and our partnership with Future GNB. What is Pathways to Professions? Pathways to Professions (also known as P2P) is a 13-week paid experiential learning program for post-secondary students in New Brunswick, developed and...
VitalSignsNB Student Spotlight: Meet the Students Examining Access to Healthcare in New Brunswick
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: November 8, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Pathways to Professions , Health , Training
Each summer, NB-IRDT hosts cohorts of student research teams as part of its Pathways to Professions (P2P) experiential learning program. For 13 weeks, these students work on New Brunswick-relevant projects while attending a full curriculum of professional skills workshops. Now that the 2022 program has ended, we are excited to share our students’ projects and their findings in our student spotlight series. Now, third up in the series: VitalSignsNB. What is VitalSignsNB? VitalSignsNB is...
PopNB Student Spotlight: Meet the Students Examining New Brunswick’s Urban and Rural Populations
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: October 28, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Training , Pathways to Professions
Each summer, NB-IRDT hosts cohorts of student research teams as part of its Pathways to Professions (P2P) experiential learning program. For 13 weeks, these students work on New Brunswick-relevant projects while attending a full curriculum of professional skills workshops. Now that the 2022 program has ended, we are excited to begin sharing our students’ projects and their findings in a monthly student spotlight series. Last month, we met the BoostNB team. Now, second up in the series:...
BoostNB Student Spotlight: Meet the Students Measuring New Brunswick’s Economic Progress
BoostNB Student Spotlight: Meet the Students Measuring New Brunswick’s Economic Progress
Posted: October 4, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Economics , Training , Pathways to Professions
Each summer, NB-IRDT hosts cohorts of student research teams as part of its Pathways to Professions (P2P) experiential learning program. For 13 weeks, these students work on New Brunswick-relevant projects while attending a full curriculum of professional skills workshops. Now that the 2022 program has ended, we are excited to begin sharing our students’ projects and their findings in a monthly Student Spotlight series. First up in the series: BoostNB. What is BoostNB? BoostNB is an...
NB-IRDT Launches Pathways to Policies Undergraduate Course
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: September 29, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Pathways to Professions , Training , Education
We are happy to announce that the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training has partnered with the Department of Political Science at the University of New Brunswick to launch a new undergraduate course starting in January 2023: Pathways to Policies. POLS 3216: Pathways to Policies is a third-year undergraduate course at UNB that explores the process of using data to inform policy making. Students who enroll will explore data-informed decision making while working in teams to...
2022 Pathways to Professions Program in Review
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: August 29, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Training , Pathways to Professions
It seems like just yesterday that NB-IRDT was hosting its very first Pathways to Professions experiential learning program – or P2P, as we like to call it. Now, three years later, we are saying goodbye to yet another cohort of students after a wonderful summer of research and training. The newly released 2022 Program in Review offers an in-depth look into this summer’s professionalism workshops, our students’ experiences, and the New Brunswick-relevant research projects...
Where Are They Now? Students from Summers Past: Madeleine Gorman-Asal
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: July 13, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Student Spotlights , Training , Pathways to Professions
When NB-IRDT launched its Pathways to Professions (P2P) experiential learning program back in 2020, Madeleine Gorman-Asal was one of six undergraduates to join us for a summer of research and training. At the time, she was working towards a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Statistics and Biology, with plans to graduate in 2021. Now, two years later, we follow up with her to find out what she’s been up to lately and where she plans to go next. Madeleine Gorman-Asal – From P2P to...
Where Are They Now? Students from Summers Past: Jessica Mann
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: July 5, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Training , Student Spotlights , Pathways to Professions
When NB-IRDT launched its Pathways to Professions (P2P) experiential learning program back in 2020, Jessica Mann was among the first to sign up for a summer of research and training. At the time, she was an undergraduate at the University of New Brunswick looking to gain some hands-on experience and help pave the way for her future in the workplace. Now, two years later, we follow up with her to see how far she’s come and where she’s going next. Jessica Mann – From P2P...
We’re Back for Another Year: Pathways to Professions Launches Its Third Season
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: June 1, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Media , Pathways to Professions , Youth , Team News , Training , Education
We’re Back for Another Year: Pathways to Professions Launches Its Third Season The New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training has officially launched its third Pathways to Professions experiential learning program, and we are so excited to introduce this year’s new research streams and to announce our partnership with the Government of New Brunswick for this summer’s offerings. But First, What is Pathways to Professions? Pathways to Professions – or P2P,...
Student Spotlight: Meet the ConnectNB Team
NB-IRDT Staff
Posted: January 7, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Pathways to Professions , Media
ConnectNB is a student research stream in the Pathways to Professions experiential learning program at NB-IRDT – and a part of NB-IRDT’s Data Connect project. Through Data Connect (funded by a 3-year SSHRC Partnership Development Grant with the Government of New Brunswick), NB-IRDT is working towards creating an inventory of policy-relevant project ideas connecting students across NB with GNB to undertake research at NB-IRDT. This summer, ConnectNB involved three undergraduate...
Student Spotlight: Tourism Expansion in New Brunswick
NB-IRDT
Posted: January 11, 2021 12:00:00 PM AST
Category: Pathways to Professions , Economics
From May to August 2020, NB-IRDT hosted the very first Pathways to Professions: an experiential learning program that provided six UNB students with hands-on workplace experience and training in research methods and job readiness. Each month, our Student Spotlight series will highlight some of the students’ research findings on the population demographics and economic progress of New Brunswick. Tourism has a direct impact on the development of the New Brunswick economy, contributing...
Student Spotlight: Immigrant Mobility in New Brunswick
NB-IRDT
Posted: November 27, 2020 12:00:00 PM AST
Category: Pathways to Professions , Population Research , Labour Markets
From May to August 2020, NB-IRDT hosted the very first Pathways to Professions: an experiential learning program that provided six UNB students with hands-on workplace experience and training in research methods and job readiness. Each month, our Student Spotlight series will highlight some of the students’ research findings on the population demographics and economic progress of New Brunswick. In New Brunswick, immigration has been identified as a key solution to the province’s...
What our Pathways to Professions staff and students were up to over the summer
NB-IRDT
Posted: October 30, 2020 12:00:00 PM ADT
Category: Education , Pathways to Professions
Check out the 2020 Program in Review to learn more about the program, the students, the research, and ways you can get involved. Meet the Editor: The 2020 Program in Review was compiled and edited by this year’s Student Communications Coordinator, Noubahar Hasnain. Noubahar is a fourth-year Business Administration student at UNB, originally from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. She has aspirations to use her Honours in Finance and Minors in Economics and International Business to pursue a...
Pathways to Professions program comes to a close
NB-IRDT
Posted: August 10, 2020 12:00:00 PM ADT
Category: Population Research , Pathways to Professions , Education
At NB-IRDT, we research priority issues in New Brunswick, like outmigration. We also dedicate resources to being part of the solution. This summer marked the inaugural run of our experiential student research program – Pathways to Professions. Through this and other such programs we are investing in the future workforce and future research capacity in New Brunswick. In recent years, New Brunswick has seen many graduates and young workers move to other provinces for career...
NB-IRDT gets experiential learning program off the ground and at a distance
NB-IRDT
Posted: June 10, 2020 12:00:00 PM ADT
Category: Pathways to Professions , Education
NB-IRDT's experiential learning program, Pathways to Professions, has proceeded full speed ahead, despite the challenges of operating during a global pandemic. The program was developed-- and then adapted to be delivered remotely-- by staff at the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) in partnership with the Atlantic Institute for Policy Research (AIPR), FutureReadyNB, Planet Hatch, and the Director of Experiential Education at UNB. Students are working remotely...