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VIRB HUBs

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Empowering Students through Entrepreneurial Learning

side hustle
program

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.

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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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why JOIN US

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

02

Social Enterprise Development
  • Identify your passions and strengths.

  • Explore local community needs to inspire your social enterprise ideas.

  • Learn principles of social entrepreneurship.

  • Develop and refine business ideas that address identified community needs.

03

Business Planning
  • Create a tailored business plan template.

  • Receive guidance on drafting a detailed vision and mission.

  • Apply a SWOT analysis to your concept.

04

Implementation Phase (100 Days)
  • Transform your business plan into 14 weeks of action steps.

  • Execute milestones and deadlines to achieve project goals.

05

Mentorship and Support

06

Pitch Night and Culmination
  • Benefit from personalised mentoring sessions.

  • Receive ongoing feedback and support to overcome challenges.

  • Showcase your social enterprise project at Pitch Night.

  • Gain valuable insights and feedback from a panel of experts.

82/30 Minchinton St, Caloundra 4551

Phone: 07 3110 1580

Email: hello@virb.com.au

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