Online Training Program on Social Entrepreneurial Skills from WorldSkills

WorldSkills offers a training program entitled BeChangeMaker (BCM) for young people who are between 18 to 35 years old and are receiving or have finished general or vocational education and training. The BCM is a series of social entrepreneurial skill training projects that enable youth with skills and great ideas to explore their career potential as a social entrepreneur.

BeChangeMaker provides access to high-quality learning content on HP LIFE, tools and technology for startup acceleration, dedicated coaching, mentoring, and customized support, as well as the opportunity to tap into a diverse global network of potential supporters and investors.

Timeline:

The participants must complete their learning on HP LIFE, submit their assignments, join coaching sessions and progress presentations, as well as participate in the pitch competitions based on the following timeline once they have been selected to join the program:

• 14 June: Attend program kick-off and orientation.
• 14–25 June: Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring as per the program guide which will be provided to teams that will be selected to join the program officially
• 28 June: Progress session 1
• 28 June–9 July: Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring as per the program guide.
• 12 July: Progress session 2
• 12–23 July: Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring as per the program guide
• 26 July: Progress session 3
• 28 July, 29 July: Join online Pitch 1 based on your assigned group (teams will be divided into two groups to deliver their pitches). The top 15 teams will be selected to move on to the next stage.
• 2–13 August: Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring as per the program.
• 16 August: Progress session 4
• 16–17 August: Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring as per the program
• 30 August: Progress session 5
• 30 August–10 September: Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring as per the program guide.
• 13 September: Online pitch 2. The top five teams will be selected to join the final pitch.
• 27 September: Online final pitch by the top five teams.

The top five teams will each receive EUR 1,000 worth of customized post-programme training. Additionally, the top three teams will each receive EUR 2,000 cash award to further invest in their ideas.

• be from 18 to 35 years old,
• be receiving general or vocational education and training or have finished general or vocational education and training at the time of participation,
• join the BCM alone or with a maximum of four other participants as a team (total team size is five persons maximum),
• be responsible for ensuring that their participation in the BCM complies with any policies of their corporations, agencies, institutions, schools, or colleges where they are employed or trained. WorldSkills International and the HP Foundation are not responsible for any disputes arising between participants and their employers, schools, or colleges.

Requirements of Ideas and Solutions:

• The works must not be derogatory, offensive, threatening, defamatory, disparaging, libelous or contain any content that is inappropriate, indecent, sexual, profane, tortuous, slanderous, discriminatory in any way.
• The works must not contain content, materials, and any elements that are unlawful or otherwise in violation of or contrary to all applicable federal, provincial, territorial, local laws or regulations where the works are created.
• The works must be original, unpublished, and do not contain, incorporate, or otherwise use any content, materials, or elements that are owned by a third party or entity.
• The works cannot have any content, elements, or materials that violate a third party’s publicity, privacy, or intellectual property rights.
• If the participants use third-party copyrighted materials, the participants must show the permission of use to WorldSkills International.

Judging Criteria:

• Relevance: how relevant is your solution to the chosen social issue?
• Innovation: what is the core insight or innovation that differentiates your solution from other existing ones? What makes your solution/social venture idea unique?
• Impact: how will your solution improve lives? How many people will be affected if successful and to what extent?
• Scalability: if successful, how easily can your solution be replicated nationally, regionally, and globally? How will your solution be a model for other efforts?
• Feasibility: do you have a well-developed and realistic plan to implement your solution? Is your social venture financially sound?

About WorldSkills:

WorldSkills is the global hub for skills excellence and development. Through international cooperation and development between industry, government, organizations, and institutions promote the benefits of and need for skilled professionals through grass-roots community projects, skill competitions, and knowledge exchange. It also shows how important skills education and training are for youth, industries, and society by challenging young professionals around the world to become the best in the skill of their choice.

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