Entrepreneurs for Change
Rochester, NY. A place that is known for its history of innovation. Rochester, NY. A place with some of the most troubling social issues in the United States. How could it be that this same innovation is not being leveraged to address the problems in our city?
Join high school students from the Rochester area for Entrepreneurs for Change on Friday, April 8. During the day, students will learn about the role of entrepreneurship to change lives and communities. Students will take part in the following:
- A “Let’s Solve a Rochester Problem Together” high school entrepreneurship workshop.
- A presentation from a nationally-known Enactus team regarding recent Entrepreneurial projects happening locally and globally.
- Q&A with college business students on what THEY are doing to use business skills to address social issues
- College campus tour
Schedule:
10:00 a.m. - Welcome to Roberts
10:10 a.m. – Intro of Special Guest
10:15 a.m. – Why Entrepreneurship is Important to the City: Special Guest
10:25 a.m. – Group Icebreaker
10:30 a.m. - Group Projects: Let’s Solve a Rochester Problem Together
11:30 a.m. – Lunch (Garlock Dining Commons)
12:15 p.m. – Walk from Garlock to Hale Auditorium
12:30 p.m. - 2016 Enactus Presentation
12:45 p.m. - Q&A with Enactus Team
1:00 p.m. - Abbreviated Tour of Campus
1:45 p.m. - Departure from campus
Contact:
If you are interested in bringing a group of students, please contact Kristin LeMoyne at (585) 327-7400 or by emailing her at kristin@jarochny.org
