Pillar Nonprofit Network presents the Social Six Workshop Series where young people are invited to learn, innovate and network with their peers and social impact professionals. As a participant, you will gain the opportunity to tackle local and global issues, gain crucial entrepreneurial experience and learn about key social competencies (social - enterprise, finance, inclusion, innovation, labs, and technology).
Through these events, you can boost your resume, earn a certificate awarded by Pillar Nonprofit Network and earn community service hours. You can register for as many or as few events as you would like! Register now to learn more about activism, innovation, and networking.
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SPRING 2022 KEY DATES
*Note that sessions run at different times
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SESSION #1: Social Innovation & Robotics
March 22, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
SESSION #2: Social Labs & Fitness
March 31, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
SESSION #3: Social Inclusion & Music
April 12, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
SESSION #4: Social Enterprise & Fashion
April 26, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
SESSION #5: Social Technology & Web 3.0: Exploring blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and NFT’s (Non-Fungible Tokens)
May 10, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
SESSION #6: Social Finance & Impact
May 23, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
PROGRAM DETAILS:
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In groups, you will receive an issue to tackle and create idea pitches; no experience required!
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Each workshop will focus on the intersection of an emerging social competency (social - enterprise, finance, inclusion, innovation, labs, and technology) and a traditional field of study (STEM, business, arts)
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You gain the chance to network with a professional in the industry and learn how they champion change-making through their career
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Earn a certification from Pillar Nonprofit Network for each event you attend
TARGET AUDIENCE: Youth ages 14-25 can participate. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Learn more about Pillar Nonprofit Network’s Social Six program.
Thank you to the RBC Future Launch Program for the generous support of the Social Six program.
