With curriculum time getting busier and busier, a great way to inspire and empower students is before and after school with extracurricular programs for students. Our after school programs are fantastic at doing this and allow us to get students thinking big and focussing on cross-curricular, project-based learning as they tackle challenges, build skills and work on projects that get them thinking about the world around them and the exciting opportunities open to their generation.
With everything from designing future cities to launching influencer brands, building businesses, working with technology and more, we have a range of standard programs to choose from, or we're able to customise a program to your school community. Our after school programs typically run for 6-8 weeks and cost $30 per student per week.
Social Enterprise Hackathon
Building Businesses That Make A Positive Impact On Our Community
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About The Program
Around the world, young people are stepping up as changemakers, using their voice and their skills to drive meaningful impact. The Social Enterprise Hackathon empowers students to do just that by showing them how they can use business as a force for good. In this hands-on workshop, students will explore the world of social enterprise and work in teams to design a business that addresses a real issue in their local community while remaining financially sustainable.
Throughout the program, students will explore the foundations of social entrepreneurship as they investigate community needs, generate creative business ideas, and develop plans for ventures that balance purpose and profit. They'll explore different revenue models, develop a brand identity, and craft their pitch as they bring their social enterprise to life. Along the way, they’ll look at inspiring case studies from around the world and apply practical design thinking tools to help turn their ideas into action.
The Social Enterprise Hackathon is ideal for schools looking to help students develop their enterprise skills while making a positive impact. It’s a powerful introduction to purpose-driven business, and a great way for young people to build teamwork, creativity, and communication skills as they reimagine what business can be. Whether they care about climate action, community health, or social justice, this workshop helps students discover how their ideas can change the world.
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Program Length
This program can be adapted in length to run for a half day, full day, or two days in length.
Longer programs allow students to further develop their skills and dive deeper as they bring their ideas to life. Shorter programs are great as a taster experience for students touching lightly on the key topics.
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Case Studies
The Social Enterprise Hackathon program is a popular program with schools looking to provide students with an opportunity to explore how they can build businesses that help make a positive impact on the world around them.
Examples of how schools have utilised this program in the past include:
Kenmore State High School | Year 8: A full day workshop for Year 8 students ahead of a term long unit of work challenging them to develop social enterprises for their community.
Moreton Bay Boys College | Year 5: A two day workshop for all Year 5 students ahead of a term long unit of work that challenges students to build, launch, and run their own social enterprise at the end of the year.
Kelvin Grove State College | Year 8-10: A one day workshop ahead of the summer school holidays to get students considering how they can build their own social enterprise over the holidays.
We understand that every school and every class is different. That is why our team of experienced facilitators work with every client to tailor each program to their context.
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