Online Community Ideation Workshop | November 24-26, 2020 | Hosted in partnership with WAYC
EntrepreNorth is offering a FREE ONLINE Community Ideation Workshop in partnership with the Western Arctic Youth Collective (WAYC). This workshop is for youth between 18 to 35 years of age residing within the Beaufort Mackenzie Delta region: Inuvik, Aklavik, Fort McPherson, Tsiigehtchic, Tuktoyaktuk, Ulukhaktok, Paulatuk, and Sachs Harbour.
Our EntrepreNorth team will guide participants through an exciting business design process using our very own Multi-Directional Business Compass. The Compass offers an Indigenous-centered perspective for thinking about business, community, and economic impact in a more circular and holistic way. Following the workshop, participants will gain access to online business education content and exercises covered in the workshop. The workshop will wrap up with a fun pitch event and prizes to celebrate and honour everyone's work.
Facilitators: Benjamin Scott, Project Director; Misty Ireland, Associate Director; and Xina Cowan, Community Manager
Our EntrepreNorth team will guide participants through an exciting business design process using our very own Multi-Directional Business Compass. The Compass offers an Indigenous-centered perspective for thinking about business, community, and economic impact in a more circular and holistic way. Following the workshop, participants will gain access to online business education content and exercises covered in the workshop. The workshop will wrap up with a fun pitch event and prizes to celebrate and honour everyone's work.
Facilitators: Benjamin Scott, Project Director; Misty Ireland, Associate Director; and Xina Cowan, Community Manager
Who Should Apply
Beaufort Mackenzie Delta region community members between the ages of 18-35 residing in Inuvik, Aklavik, Fort McPherson, Tsiigehtchic, Tuktoyaktuk, Ulukhaktok, Paulatuk, and Sachs Harbour who have a business idea that they want to explore and develop. Only 12 spots available, so don't wait to apply.
Requirements
Participants must have a computer and internet access. Participants must be available from 9am - 12pm on November 24, 25 and 26.
Workshop Agenda
Day 1: November 24th (9am - 12pm)
- Introductions
- Workshop / Multi-Directional Business Compass Overview
- Ice breaker activity
- Sharing ideas
- Starting with Why
- Customer Personas Mapping
- Value Creation Design
- Customer Discovery Process
- Business Model Mapping
- Cashflow Modelling Basics
- Mini Pitch Competition
- Winners + Prizes Announcements
- Closing
Pitch Prizes
- 1st - $250 cash prize; 6-month free Shopify subscription; EntrepreNorth social media post feature
- 2nd - 6-month free Shopify subscription; $50 certificate for EntrepreNorth alumni product
- 3rd - 6-month free Shopify subscription
Assistance to Participate
Our team is available to help with any technical issues that you may experience in trying to participate fully in this program. We can help with technical issues when it comes to strengthening internet connection, gaining access to computers and safe space to participate in the program. If you foresee any issues that will deter you from participating, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team lead, contact information below.
Apply Online Now
Fill out this Online Workshop Application (deadline is November 12th, 2020)
For any questions, please contact EntrepreNorth's Program Manager, Jordee Reid: jordee@entreprenorth.ca
For any questions, please contact EntrepreNorth's Program Manager, Jordee Reid: jordee@entreprenorth.ca
