Check out our diverse and comprehensive programming for the Fall 2024 semester!
These workshops are also part of various curated workshop series: Leadership Series, Changepreneur Series, Sustainability Series, Small Business / Solopreneur Series, Artpreneur Series, Foodpreneur Series, and Techpreneur Series (or view them all here)!
Jump to: September 2024; October 2024; November 2024; December 2024
July 2024 (Summer Series)
Start Your Micro Business (Part-Time) – Micro Business Series #1
Thursday, July 11th | 4:00-5:30pm EST
Learn about the stages of entrepreneurship, evaluating business ideas, crafting a brand story, and understanding legal & financial aspects! Click here for more details
Take Your Micro Business to Events – Micro Business Series #2
Thursday, July 18th | 4:00-5:30pm EST
Scale your part-time business at pop-up events and festivals. Learn about comparator research, pricing, forecasting, and legal requirements. Click here for more details
Grow Your Micro Business (Full time) – Micro Business Series #3
Thursday, July 25th | 4:00-5:30pm EST
For aspiring solopreneurs: Learn opportunity framing, financial goals, sales funnels, marketing, self-care, and networking in one session! Click here for more details
Scale Your Micro Business – Micro Business Series #4
Thursday, July 31st | 4:00-5:30pm EST
Scale your micro-business: Learn strategic alliances, partnerships, financing options, and more. Includes a grant-searching activity. Click here for more details
September 2024
Information Session
Thursday, September 5th | 4:30-5:00pm EST
Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for more details
Information Session
Friday, September 6th | 12:30-1:00pm EST
Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for more details
Information Session
Tuesday, September 10th | 4:00-4:30pm EST
Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for more details
Navigating Your Journey From Career to Calling (Changepreneur Series #1)
Tuesday, September 10th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn how to become familiar with the causes that are important to you and turn your passions into missions! Click here for more details
Information Session
Wednesday, September 11th | 12:00-12:30pm EST
Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for more details
Business Planning and Business Models (Small Business / Solopreneur Series #1)
Wednesday, September 11th | 4:00-5:30pm EST
Learn practical planning tips for small business operators and startup owners! Check back later for registration details.
Information Session
Friday, September 13th | 12:00-12:30pm EST
Start your journey towards entrepreneurship – learn about our programs! Click here for more details
Introduction to the SDGs: Creating a better world with the SDGs (Sustainability Series #1)
Tuesday, September 17th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn about the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as overarching objectives for the world! Click here for more details
Transcending Trauma into Transformation (Changepreneur Series #3)
Tuesday, September 24th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn how to unhinge yourself from your emotions and triggers so that you can dedicate yourself to being an advocate of change! Click here for more details
Small Business Marketing and Growth (Small Business / Solopreneur Series #2)
Wednesday, September 25th | 4:00-5:30pm EST
Explore avenues of growth for small businesses and learn basic concepts of marketing and growth! Check back later for registration details.
Embracing Entrepreneurship as a Mindset (Artpreneur Series #1)
Thursday, September 26th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Discover the transformational potential in embracing entrepreneurship as a mindset in your life, business, and career! Click here for more details
October 2024
Being the Chief Vision Officer for Your Impact (Changepreneur Series #4)
Tuesday, October 1st | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn how to apply the principles of achievement to your life leading to a positive future! Click here for more details
Stakeholder Engagement and Individual Action for Sustainability (Sustainability Series #2)
Wednesday, October 2nd | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn about specific actions that individuals and different stakeholder groups can do to mobilize sustainability! Click here for more details
Marketing Masterclass for Scientists and Engineers (Techpreneur Series #1)
Thursday, October 3rd | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn how to market your business in a cost-effective way that achieves real results! Click here for more details
Leading Your Community with Effective Storytelling (Changepreneur Series #5)
Tuesday, October 8th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn how to harness the power of your heart to trigger and inspire action bring change and success! Click here for more details
What it Really Takes to Build a Startup & Be an Entrepreneur (Techpreneur Series #2)
Thursday October 10th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn tools and get practical advice about what it takes to make your dream of becoming an entrepreneur come true! Click here for more details
Financial Analysis and Management (Small Business / Solopreneur Series #3)
Thursday, October 10th | 4:00-5:30pm EST
Learn basic financial concepts as well as analysis and management tools! Check back later for registration details.
Getting Started with Lean Launchpad for Your Social Change Mission (Changepreneur Series #6)
Tuesday, October 15th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn how to become an impact maker by creating a social venture that reflects your calling! Click here for more details
Managing People (Small Business / Solopreneur Series #4)
Wednesday, October 16th | 4:00-5:30pm EST
Learn the theories and best practices for recruiting, attracting and managing people! Check back later for registration details.
How to Break Through to Success in your Career and Business (Leadership Series #1)
Thursday, October 17th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn how to break through to the level of success you desire! Click here for more details
Personal Branding for Career Success (Leadership Series #2)
Monday, October 21st | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Transform complex subject matter into compelling messaging to grab the audience’s attention & persuade them to engage! Click here for more details
From Idea to Building Your Startup (Artpreneur Series #2)
Tuesday, October 22nd | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn how to turn ideas into actionable steps that lead to success in launching your own business! Click here for more details
Climathon 2024 – Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Friday, Oct 25th – Sunday Oct 27th 2024
As part of Canadian Environment Week, get together with other citizens to raise awareness and inspire local climate action. Check back later for registration details
Getting Ready for Funding (Changepreneur Series #7)
Tuesday, October 29th | 4:00-5:30pm EST
Join the workshop to learn how to raise capital for your social enterprise! Click here for more details
Legal Risks for Start-ups (Solopreneur Series)
Wednesday, October 30th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn the essential legal considerations for start-ups! Click here for more details
Digital Marketing Masterclass
Thursday, October 31st | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn the key components of digital marketing and how to create a winning marketing strategy and plan! Click here for more details
November 2024
Build Your Leadership Potential (Leadership Series #3)
Tuesday, November 5th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn to unlock your potential to be a change-leader in your business, personal life and society! Click here for more details
Understanding Net Zero and the Circular Economy (Sustainability Series #3)
Wednesday, November 6th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn how the economy and environmental sustainability can co-exist and net zero and circular economy efforts being realized! Click here for more details
Hack your Focus
Thursday, November 7th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn the strategies from mindfulness, neuroscience, and behavioral psychology for improved productivity and well-being! Click here for more details
Leveraging AI in the Workplace
Monday, November 11th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
AI is revolutionizing the professional world, join us for an eye-opening session! Check back later for registration details.
How to Handle Objections with Confidence and Ease (Leadership Series #4)
Tuesday, November 12th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn how to stay emotionless and ahead of any objection, from anyone, any time! Click here for more details
ESG for SMEs (Sustainability Series #4)
Wednesday, November 13th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn and explore the ESG (environmental, social & governance) journey of a small-medium enterprise! Click here for more details
Finding Your Mindful Way: Developing Trust
Thursday, November 14th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn a practical path to developing trust in oneself and others through basic principles of mindful, emotional well-being! Click here for more details
How to Present and Pitch
Monday, November 18th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
If you want to know more about creating an effective pitch and go from presentation to standing ovation, this workshop is for you! Click here for more details
How to Write a Successful Grant (Changepreneur Series #8)
Tuesday, November 19th |12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn tips and tricks from a successful grant writer that will increase your grant writing success! Click here for more details
Marketing Masterclass for Creative Professionals (Artpreneur Series #4)
Wednesday, November 20th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn how to market your business in a cost-effective way that achieves real results! Click here for more details
How to Freelance
Thursday, November 21st | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Discover how to effectively market yourself, monetize your skills, and learn about the critical tools you’ll need for efficiently managing your freelance business! Check back later for registration details.
Global Goals Jam Canada Fall 2024 (Weekend SDG Challenge)
Friday, November 22nd| 2:00-6:00pm EST
Saturday, November 23rd | 8:30am-6:00pm EST
Sunday, November 24th| 9:00am-6:00pm EST
Learn lifelong skills, practice your entrepreneurial mindset over a fun weekend, win prizes, and earn a Statement of Recognition. Design innovative solutions to challenges working in teams in facilitated, mentored sessions to achieve the Global Goals 2030! Check back later for registration details.
Hosted by the Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Digital Society School Amsterdam.
Put Your Business in a Power Position
Tuesday, November 26th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Special session on the occasion of Career Week, in collaboration with Career Services. Learn to take your business from a place of “invisible” in the marketplace to a position of “power” where you dominate your market! Click here for more details
Foodpreneur Series #1 (Start Your Food Business 1)
Wednesday, November 27th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Start your food business with confidence. Learn the steps to launch into the marketplace and identify recipes for great retail products! Click here for more details
Digital Content Strategy
Thursday, November 28th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Learn the key components of a digital content strategy and how to create a winning plan! Click here for more details
December 2024
Startup Bootcamp: Branding, Marketing, Sales, ChatGPT
Tuesday, December 3rd | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Dive into the essentials of branding, marketing, and sales, and learn how ChatGPT can elevate your strategy. Whether you’re dreaming of launching a startup or just curious, this session is your roadmap to success! Check back later for registration details.
Foodpreneur Series #2 (Start Your Food Business 2)
Wednesday, December 4th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Start your food business with confidence. Learn the steps to launch into the marketplace with great retail products! Click here for more details
Bring Out Your Best – The Strong Entrepreneur
Thursday, December 5th | 12:30-2:00pm EST
Discover your greatest strengths to handle stress and work-life challenges! Click here for more details
Feel free to browse the previous semester’s workshops on our Winter 2024 Events, Fall 2023 Events, Winter 2023 Events and Fall 2022 Events pages!