Turn your ideas into impact with Bentley's Social Entrepreneurship Pre-College Program. In this dynamic, week-long experience, you’ll join other motivated high school students to explore how business can be a force for good. Learn from Bentley faculty and entrepreneurs who are creating real-world solutions to today’s biggest challenges, from sustainability to social justice. You’ll brainstorm, design, and pitch your own venture that drives positive change while gaining valuable leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Beyond the classroom, you’ll experience college life on Bentley’s campus, connect with new friends who share your passion for making a difference and discover what it means to be an ethical, innovative business leader. Start shaping a better future for you and the world this summer.
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Who
High school students who are motivated to make the world a better place and want to learn how business can create positive change
When
This course is offered the following week:
July 13 to 17
Where
Bentley’s beautiful campus located just outside Boston with access to cutting-edge tech labs and a vibrant college environment
Social Entrepreneurship Schedule
Monday
Morning
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship: Exploring the Impact of Business as a Force for Good
Early Afternoon Session
Investigating Business Ethics, Social Impact, and the Triple Bottom Line
Late Afternoon Session
Social Enterprise Lab: Ideating on Social Entrepreneurship and Forming Teams
Tuesday
Morning
A Visit to the Social Innovation Incubator to Explore Mission-Driven Businesses
Early Afternoon Session
Reflecting on the SII Visit and Stakeholder Analysis for Social Enterprises
Late Afternoon Session
Social Enterprise Lab: Articulating the Vision and Mission
Wednesday
Morning
Building a Business Model for a Social Enterprise
Early Afternoon Session
Developing Metrics for Action
Late Afternoon Session
Social Enterprise Lab: Creating an Actionable Theory of Change for your Business
Thursday
Morning
A Visit to a Social Enterprise to Learn about Pitching
Early Afternoon Session
Reflecting on the Visit and Learning How to Cultivate Buy-In for Your Ideas
Late Afternoon Session
Social Enterprise Lab: Creating the Pitch!
Friday
Morning
Putting it All Together: Using Your Ideas to Empower and Elevate
Early Afternoon Session
Preparing for the Final Pitch
Late Afternoon Session
Presenting on Social Enterprise Ideas
Faculty
Dr. Samantha Eddy is the Associate Director of Academic Programs at the Bentley Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Center (BSLCE). She collaborates with Bentley faculty to develop innovative and impactful service-learning initiatives. Prior to her role at the BSLCE, Samantha taught sociology at College of the Holy Cross, Newbury College, and the Woods College of Advancing Studies.
Samantha earned her B.A. in psychology and sociology from Colby College and her Ph.D. in sociology from Boston College. Alongside her work at the BSLCE, Samantha is an avid gardener and cook. She is happiest when she can combine these passions and serve dishes sourced from her own vegetable patch.