Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

It will provide young leaders with an overview of the business approach entrepreneurship have been applied to solve economic and social problems. The program will look back at the growth, history, challenges, and successes of social enterprise in the US and globally. Topics may include but are not limited to, the areas of commerce, investment, financial knowledge and skills, banking, microcredit, organizational development and governance, writing skills funding projects, innovation, emerging markets, and risk analysis, business strategic planning, corporate social responsibility, women, and minorities in business. Young leaders will have the opportunity to meet with community leaders, entrepreneurs, and NGO representatives. The program will take place at the University of Connecticut and the University of Texas-Austin.