“Together we will explore how we might create pathways for young people across our province to be community connectors. Our challenge is creating the infrastructure for youth to develop leadership skills within organizations, that are also collaborating across silos and contributing to the success of communities.”
“The work of the CEI centers communities, and the people that live and work within these communities. Through this work the CEI is able to better help make meaningful change and ensure that individuals and their communities thrive. The inclusive nature of the CEI allows for the innovation necessary to continue make a difference in regard to employment in Nova Scotia, today and in the future.”
"Our biggest asset is the diversity of our communities. Our differences in perspectives, stories, knowledge and experiences are exactly where innovation emerges. Our work prioritizes inclusivity and collaboration in finding what is working and how these best practices can be shared, ensuring that those who are impacted by decisions have a voice throughout the process."
“Innovation through collaboration is the cornerstone of our engagement, learning and research agenda. At the CEI, we focus on bringing together the people, knowledge and assets that strengthen communities and organizations, and build capacity for positive social change.”
"Our work at the CEI strives to break down the barriers of inequality through innovative, evidence-based research that addresses the issues that impact our diverse communities. We seek to consistently ask "who is not at the table?". The voices of our communities are powerful and provide opportunities for collaborative, long-term and much needed change."
“The CEI uses a variety of community-led research approaches along with developmental evaluation to track the roads taken, the roads not taken, ongoing and emergent issues. We recognize the importance of engaging communities and stakeholders by using evidence-based learnings to ensure successful program development and implementation."