3. Agenda What is an entrepreneur? Benefits & Challenges Job Opportunities Employment Rates Success Stories Second Year & SIFE Conclusion References
4. What is an entrepreneur? Demonstrates fundamental skills in developing a business in many industries Creates new business Build up growing companies Success in family business
5. Benefits & Challenges Benefits Quick & valuable education Employer recognition Diploma of Technology Hands-on work Teamwork skills Improve public speaking Prepared for any job Experienced instructors Challenges Heavy workload Competitive entrance
6. Job Opportunities Starting your own company Development of new business opportunities Helping in family business Manager of company Intrapreneur in corporation
7. Employment Rates How many BCIT Entrepreneurship grads are employed How long students took to find employment
8. “Good is not enough. You’ve got to be great!” Simon Cowell– Founder of American Idol “Sheer persistence is the difference between success and failure.” Donald Trump – Founder of the Trump Organization
9. “If there’s something I want, nothing stops me.” Calvin Klein – Founder of Calvin Klein Ltd. “You can do anything if you have enthusiasm.” Henry Ford – Founder of Ford Motor Company
12. Second Year More specialized curriculum Small groups One-on-one with local businesses Hands-on experience Opportunities to meet “movers & shakers”
13. SIFE: Students in Free Enterprise BCIT student organization Opportunities for experience with entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship-related projects Explore future possibilities Nothing to lose, everything to gain!
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