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Building Benevolence

Youth entrepreneurship training focuses on social change

Implications - Social organizations are recognizing that to spread a message concerning social change, it's a good idea to start young. Not only do young consumers provide a springboard for making a message go viral, as we've seen in intense social media campaigns like Kony 2012, they possess the dedication and courage to develop and implement projects that tackle the social issues they believe in. Thus, the number of social business education programs for youth are on the rise, promoting social entrepreneurship among aspiring young business owners and building a foundation of social purpose in our future leaders.
Trend Themes
1. Youth Social Entrepreneurship - Social organizations recognize the benefits of promoting social entrepreneurship among aspiring young business owners.
2. Social Change Education - Colleges and universities are fostering and rewarding innovative ideas rooted in social purpose and entrepreneurialism.
3. Benevolent Business Education - Training programs empower the next generation of business and nonprofit leaders with social and environmental impact missions.
Industry Implications
1. Social Entrepreneurship - Businesses making a positive social or environmental impact by creating innovative products or services.
2. Education - Higher education institutions offering programs and curricula focused on sustainability, entrepreneurship and social change.
3. Information Technology Industry - Companies using technology to promote education, entrepreneurship, health and community involvement initiatives.
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Featured Examples

Youthful Entrepreneur Projects
Youthful Entrepreneur Projects
'Social Enterprise Africa' Trains Ethical Changemakers
Founded in 2008, Social Enterprise Africa is a Uganda-based umbrella organization that holds operates the Butterfly Project, African Farm Shares and the Chrysalis School for Young Social Entrepreneurs.… MORE
Globally Involved Enterprises
Globally Involved Enterprises
HP Global Social Innovation Benefits the World Through Community
HP Global Social Innovation aims to make a positive impact on the world through initiatives in education, entrepreneurship, health and community involvement. Using technology to transform education,... MORE
Benevolent Business Training
Benevolent Business Training
On Purpose is a Program for Tomorrow's Social Enterprise Leaders
On Purpose is a leadership program founded by Tom Rippen that aims to empower the next generational of social enterprise leaders by harnessing the power of business for positive change involving... MORE
Social Change Education
Social Change Education
The Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students Supports
An Ivy League education often gives students the platform to reach new heights in achievement and opens doors to many opportunities; and the Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students does… MORE
Campus Innovation Sites
Campus Innovation Sites
Innovacracy.org Partners with Universities Creating Positive Social Change
Innovacracy.org is still in beta but its change-making capabilities have already kickstarted. The goal is to support academic innovators, such as researchers and social entrepreneurs who are students,... MORE
Business-Building Education Programs
Business-Building Education Programs
The Global Social Benefit Incubator at Santa Clara University
In the heart of the Silicon Valley lies Santa Clara University (SCU)—my alma mater and often known as the birthplace of sport superstars such as Brandi Chastain. For those in tech and law, SCU... MORE
Campus-Based Social Action Facilities
Campus-Based Social Action Facilities
Student Hubs Helps Pupils Connect with Meaningful Causes
Student Hubs is an organization dedicated to the promotion of social action at the student level. The company empowers young individuals to become involved in their communities by encouraging... MORE

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