Why?
80% of students enter the labour force to work in jobs that they hate. Many young people are often faced with what they think is a
‘choice’ between:
• making money/living sustainably,
• doing what they love, or
• contributing back to society/assisting others.
One Can Grow will present proven, successful case studies of young and older people who have created or currently work in an enterprise that is
sustainable & making income – as well as providing them with a
job they love and are passionate about – whilst giving back to society and/or to the world.
Our Program
One Can Grow is seeking partner schools to assist with an 8-week pilot program where students are educated about social enterprise and provided with resources to develop one.
We propose a structure of 2 hour sessions during or after school one day per week, where up to 30 students participate in workshops related to entrepreneurship and/or social impact.
These sessions consist of a 1 hour Seminar and a 1 hour interactive workshop. The Seminar is divided into two sections:
“Eyes Open” and “Smart Business”.
1) “Eyes Open”: Inspiring students to solve social problems, through awareness and empowerment.
2) “Smart Business”: Educating students about fundamentals of entrepreneurship and business strategy, providing them with tools to make an impact.
Progress:
We are proud to announce that we have confirmed the First three high schools to be participating in the
One Can Grow Pilot Program 2012:
Sydney Boys High School, Moore Park
Sydney Girls High School, Moore Park
The Athena School, Newtown
IF we reach our Tipping Point Goal of $5000,
the Pilot Program will officially commence on:
Friday 8th June, 2012
for an 8-week period until the FINAL:
"DRAGON'S DEN PITCH-OFF COMPETITION"
night held in Sydney in late July - Our First Large Event where the students pitch and compete for investment funds in front of their families, friends, successful entrepreneurs and mentors, and investors!
