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Social Enterprise Program | Semester 2 2017
The Social Enterprise Program is a unique 11-week competition among tertiary students in Australia that aims to develop the skills of entrepreneurship and innovation, whilst raising funds to assist homeless people internationally. Participants are also provided one-on-one mentoring from staff of major corporate firms to support them through the Program. Read more below...
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| You can apply with friends to make a team of two (2) or three (3), or as an individual and be allocated team members. |
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| Benefits To Students | | The Social Enterprise Program is a unique opportunity for tertiary students, that provides participants with an array of tangible and long-term benefits. Please see below for further details on what you could get out of the Program. |
 | Practical Business Experience
Plan and run your own micro-business without the risk usually associated with business-ownership. |
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 | Mentoring
Be mentored by an industry professional; access their experience, perspective and connections. |
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 | Attract Employers
Separate yourself from the crowd when applying for internships and graduate positions by adding this experience to your CV. |
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 | Community
Develop community awareness and help homeless people get back on their feet. |
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 | Deals
Plan and execute strategies that involve dealing with both large and small businesses. |
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 | Raise Funds
All funds raised are directed to On My Feet to assist homeless people in Australia and South Africa. |
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| Step 1 | Build a Business Partnership
Candidates who successfully apply to compete in the Program are partnered together to form five (5) teams of two (2) or three (3) within their State of residence. |
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| Step 2 | Gain Industry and Professional Support
Each team is allocated an industry Mentor who connects students with other professionals and helps them prepare and execute a business plan. |
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| Step 3 | Prepare a Business Plan
Teams work with their mentor to draft a plan for selling as many On My Feet running socks as possible. Plans are submitted in Week 4. |
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| Step 4 | Execute a Business Plan
Mentors help connect and support students in executing their detailed plans to target big and small business, communities and individuals. |
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| Step 5 | Be Adaptable and Innovative
Unforeseeable developments will require teams to pivot from their original plans and be innovative. Mentors employ their experience to assist teams. |
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| Step 6 | Be Rewarded
Prizes in each state are awarded to teams for outstanding performance during the Program. |
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| Apply Now | |
The application process is quick and easy.
Click to Apply Now
Hurry. Applications Close August 7 |  |
On My Feet Ltd (ABN 49 604 704 681) ACNC Registered DGR 1 Status
Perth, Fremantle, Rockingham, Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. Cape Town, South Africa.
http://businessschool.onmyfeet.org.au
