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E-Spirit National Aboriginal Youth Business Plan Competition
October 17, 2011 – February 17, 2012 |
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Module 5 – Marketing
November 28 – December 9, 2011
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December 12, 2011 – January 13, 2012
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January 16 – January 27, 2012
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E-Spirit Gathering & Awards Gala
May 15 – 17, 2012
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Whether you have a business idea, or just want a chance to discover what entrepreneurship is all about, E-Spirit is a program designed for you — Aboriginal students in grades 10 through 12!
Benefits for students:
- Learn about business development and planning
- Blend traditional teachings with good business practices
- Travel to the E-Spirit national gathering and network with other Canadian students
- Receive national media recognition, special awards and cash prizes
The E-Spirit business plan competition wraps up with an all expenses paid trip to our three-day national gathering in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here, you will present your business idea during the E-Spirit tradeshow, deliver a group presentation and attend a special E-Spirit awards ceremony.
For Aboriginal Students in grades 10 to 12 (teams of up to four students)For more information:Dianna Hudson, E-Spirit Project Manager
204 983-4477
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What's in it for students?
- Learn about business development and planning
- Meet with other students and real business mentors online
- Join a cutting edge network of future young Aboriginal entrepreneurs
- Be recognized for your business smarts
- Attend the national E-Spirit awards gala
- Win prestigious E-Spirit award and important cash prizes
What's in it for teachers and schools?
- A new computer to access the online competition resources
- Dedicated resources to enhance entrepreneurship or business studies
- Regional and national recognition for your school team's efforts
- Networking and learning events
- An opportunity to help Aboriginal youth explore career options and become an E-Spirit ambassador