Beedie students building socially impactful careers
Jun 20, 2012As a result of economic uncertainty and a less-than-optimal employment outlook both globally and locally, some students at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University are taking an alternative path to growing their careers. In the process, they are making hands-on contributions to the economy and society through entrepreneurial activity, community engagement, and international development.
A case in point is Education Generation, founded by Shawn Smith, a Beedie School of Business alumnus and current lecturer in innovation and entrepreneurship at the school. Education Generation is an online community, which crowd funds higher-education scholarships and directly partners with innovative educational programs globally. To date, Education Generation, which has been recognized with the 2011 United Nations affiliated World Summit Youth Award, has funded more than 300 scholarships for students in ten countries, raising over $100,000 in early funding from corporate and private donors. Keep reading…
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