ABOUT the program
Side Hustle offers students a unique opportunity to explore their entrepreneurial potential. Through a series of workshops, mentoring sessions, and our culminating Pitch Night, students will learn how to develop, launch, and manage their own micro social enterprise. The skills integrated through this hands-on program stay with students for life.
EXPLORE
Workshops and Mentorship
Engage in hands-on workshops and receive guidance from providing feedback and support as you bring your ideas to life.
Business Planning
Develop and refine your business
idea into actionable plans, learning key strategies to ensure your social enterprise's success.
ANNUAL PITCH NIGHT
Present your project at our
​Pitch Night, receiving valuable
feedback from industry experts to help you take your ideas to the next level.
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Skills Development
Enhance your entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
Community Impact
Create social enterprises that address local needs.
Networking
Connect with like-minded peers and industry professionals.
program overview
01
Passions & Needs
Exploration Workshop
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Social Enterprise Development
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Identify your passions and strengths.
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Explore local community needs to inspire your social enterprise ideas.
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Learn principles of social entrepreneurship.
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Develop and refine business ideas that address identified community needs.
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Business Planning
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Create a tailored business plan template.
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Receive guidance on drafting a detailed vision and mission.
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Apply a SWOT analysis to your concept.
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Implementation Phase (100 Days)
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Transform your business plan into 14 weeks of action steps.
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Execute milestones and deadlines to achieve project goals.
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Mentorship and Support
06
Pitch Night and Culmination
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Benefit from personalised mentoring sessions.
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Receive ongoing feedback and support to overcome challenges.
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Showcase your social enterprise project at Pitch Night.
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Gain valuable insights and feedback from a panel of experts.