ICE Challenges
Industry-led training for our future workforce
Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Challenges help local students learn about the world of work, develop 21st century skills, and grow their confidence by applying design thinking skills to problems facing local businesses and community organizations.

After participating…
93% of students feel more aware of challenges facing real companies
90% of students feel more prepared to problem solve real challenges companies face
97% of students have a better understanding of their skills and how they can be developed
How it works
We work with local employers and community organizations in all sectors to create a challenge that is relevant to their company and also to young people.
These challenges are then presented to students are part of a live event (virtual for now) or an asynchronous digital learning experience.
In both formats ICE Challenge participants are guided through a design thinking methodology that they apply to their local challenge. Through this process they learn about the nature of their challenge, the company that has presented it, and generate fresh ideas and solutions.
Interested students or educators: contact us below for more details on how to access this opportunity.
Community Partners Needed!
Every organization has challenges. You can provide students with a real-world learning experience simply by sharing them with us.
Here's what you can expect as a (virtual) ICE Challenge Community Partner:
- We will help you refine your challenge idea and statement to be meaningful to students
- We will record you presenting your challenge statement and a brief interview or demonstration to help students better understand the nature of your problem
- You will get ideas and input back from students, and have an opportunity to provide feedback to them, to extend their thinking and learning
If you have design professionals on your staff, we can also put your expertise to use to help deepen students learning.