Enactus is a global organization dedicated to empowering university students to drive positive social and environmental change through entrepreneurial action. Founded in 1975 in the United States as a project of the National Leadership Institute, it was initially known as Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE). The organization strives to cultivate NextGen Leaders who possess strong business skills and a commitment to improving the world. Having acted as VP for Surrey Enactus, I am pleased to dedicate this post.
Entrepreneurial - initiating ideas and business solutions with passion and innovation
Action - the experience of sustainable impact, activated with integrity
Us - student, academic and business leaders collaborating to create a better world
Enactus believes that investing in students who take entrepreneurial action for others creates a better world for everyone. They educate, inspire, and support young people to use innovation and entrepreneurship to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.
Picture yourself as a social entrepreneur
“Identifying problems and taking action against social issues”
Enactus encourages and fosters an entrepreneurial mindset. Through Enactus projects, you can learn about identifying social problems, developing innovative solutions, and creating sustainable business models. You’ll gain skills in idea generation, business planning, project management, and executing entrepreneurial initiatives.
Picture yourself public speaking
“Effective communication and making a lasting impact”
Enactus projects involve managing and executing initiatives that create positive social impact. You“ll learn project management skills, such as goal setting, planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and timeline management. These skills are transferable to various professional settings and can be valuable in your future career.
"A soul without a high aim is like a ship without a rudder" – Eileen Caddy
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Picture yourself as a leader
“Influence, decision-making, and guiding others in your role”
Enactus provides opportunities to take on leadership roles and work collaboratively in diverse teams. You'll develop skills in team building, communication, delegation, and conflict resolution. Leading a team within Enactus projects allows you to gain hands-on experience in guiding and motivating team members towards a common goal.
So... Get involved!
Being part of the Enactus community can massively shape your experience at University. Enactus is dedicated to nurturing the entrepreneurial skills of university students in a manner both effective in developing future careers and meaningful to the community. With Enactus World Cup, National Competitions and more, Enactus ensures members have every opportunity to position themselves as future leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
Resources
(Article) Enactus Network - Find your university
Enactus has created the world’s most extensive network that bridges business and higher education. This exceptional network combines the insights of seasoned business educators with the expertise of industry leaders.
(Article) Enactus Network - Find your university
Enactus has created the world’s most extensive network that bridges business and higher education. This exceptional network combines the insights of seasoned business educators with the expertise of industry leaders.
(Article) Enactus 2023 / 2024 Annual Report
Young people are empowered to become changemakers and leaders in their communities. This year, 4000 young entrepreneurial spirits used our platform to create and develop over 200 social impact and social enterprise projects.
(Course) PMI: KICKOFF
Young people are empowered to become changemakers and leaders in their communities. This year, 4000 young entrepreneurial spirits used our platform to create and develop over 200 social impact and social enterprise projects.
(Course) PMI: KICKOFF
KICKOFF™ offers a free, interactive project management course that can be completed in just 45 minutes. It’s a great way to quickly learn the fundamentals of project management. After finishing the course, you’ll earn a digital badge too.
Last updated: 26/11/2024
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3 comments:
Sounds like a great community. I need to check more in to this. This was the first time I've heard of Enactus, so I'd love to learn more.
This is a great initiative. It is wonderful to see and encourage youth to do great things to help make the future better.
This article sure got me thinking. I will be applying some of this to my work.
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