New program accelerates social ventures
May 16, 2012Contact:
Shawn Smith, Beedie School, 778.782.9262, ssmithe@sfu.ca
Derek Moscato, Beedie School, 778.782.5038, derek_moscato@sfu.ca
Chantelle Buffie, 604.763.7211, clb14@sfu.ca
Sonam Swarup, 604.809.5477, slswarup@sfu.ca
Lorraine Wilson, 778.837.0394, mediarelations@vancity.com
Students at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University can further their social venture ideas with the launch of the new Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (SEA) program, starting this semester at the SFU Surrey campus.
The program provides students with the resources to generate feasible business models, meet with clients to discuss project details, and gain an understanding of social impact. Students enter as individuals or teams, or join a team in the class.
With $10,000 in support from Vancity, the initiative will help entrepreneurially-minded students move their concepts towards reality and develop projects that will help address tomorrow’s social, environmental, and economic challenges. Keep reading…
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