Centre for Social Enterprise | Memorial University

Calling all changemakers! 🌍🪴 Applications are open for the 2025-26 Social Ventures Incubator! If you're a Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador student or recent grad (within 12 months) with a passion for social good, this is your opportunity to join our incubator and receive several supports such as business advising, funding and trainings to develop and grow your venture. 📅 Deadline to apply: March 19, 2025 Not sure if you’re including the right details in your application form? The rubric that will be used to review applications is now live on our website + a video recording that highlights everything about the incubator! Be sure to check that out and if you ever have any questions, email socialenterprise@mun.ca. You can also join us on March 13 from 2-3pm online, for a live information session where you'll have the opportunity to ask questions! All details found here: https://lnkd.in/eh3Vu6Wj

📢Happening TOMORROW, Feb. 25!! Join us virtually from 10-11am to learn all about the Social Ventures Incubator - a year long program that will help you develop and grow your own social venture! We will walk you through all the support you'll receive, including 1-on-1 business advising support, funding, trainings, & 24/7 access to our Social Changemaker Space. We'll also go though the expectations, the application form and answer all of your questions! Register now: https://lu.ma/jy4wan5f Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador

Are you a student at Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador on a job hunt? Maybe you’ve applied to placements through our Work Experience in Social Enterprise program and are looking for tips/tricks to help you get those placements you’ve been eyeing! During career week, Mher Mardoyan, Career Coach will be running a workshop called “7 strategies to kick off your job search”, talking about the importance of getting career clarity, storytelling, LinkedIn, content creation, personal branding, networking and tips on how to stay positive! 📆When: March 5th | 2pm - 3pm 📍Where: Social Changemaker Space, Business Administration Building (BN-4015) and Online. 👤Who: Open to ALL students across Memorial Register now: https://lu.ma/1w9kj6k6 This session is hosted in partnership with the Centre for Social Enterprise and Embark Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland

✨ Meet the CSE Team! ✨  Last up is Dr. Gillian Morrissey....     Gillian joined Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2019 and moved into the role of Manager at the CSE in 2021. As Manager, Gillian sets the strategic direction for the Centre, supports the rest of the team to facilitate their programs and activities. She also works to build our network outside of the University, to help foster opportunities and collaborations at provincial, national, and even international, levels.    Prior to working at Memorial, Gillian founded and ran two social enterprises, Project Grace and The Bethany Centre for Arts and Community. Gillian loves working with other aspiring social entrepreneurs to build their strategy and scale their impact. She gives regular workshops and coaching sessions in our Social Ventures Incubator, and with other entrepreneurial programs at Memorial.    Gillian is also a professional flutist and can often be heard playing with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra or in various other musicals and shows. Outside of work, she spends time with her family and enjoys riding her horse, Cativa! 

✨ Meet the CSE Team! ✨ Next up is Alyssa King, our Community Employment and Engagement Officer. Since joining the team in October 2022, Alyssa has been dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between students and the community, linking their learning and research with applied experiences. She manages the Living Lab, student Mitacs internships within local social enterprises, Innovation Jam brainstorming sessions, and Map the System. Through the Living Lab, Alyssa has supported 102 students in accessing valuable experiential learning opportunities. She has collaborated with three community organizations and engaged 35 students in creative problem-solving through the newly launched Innovation Jams. A Registered Social Worker with a background in career development and front-line service, Alyssa is passionate about opening doors for students while creating value for local organizations. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, traveling, and recently picked up her saxophone again after a decade-long hiatus!

✨Meet the CSE Team! ✨ Next up is Sarah Croft, our Program and Student Engagement Coordinator. Sarah has been in this role since January 2020, focusing on student programming at the Centre. Since starting, Sarah has supported 114 experiential learning opportunities for students within 51 social purpose organizations through our Work Experience in Social Enterprise program. She’s also supported 22 student social ventures through the Social Ventures Incubator, which is currently on its 5th cohort. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys reading psychological thrillers, hiking and watching Gilmore Girls repeatedly. If you ever run into Sarah, don’t forget to ask her about her cats – Lily and Faye!

🚀 Calling all international students and recent graduates! 🌎 Are you looking to start a social enterprise or business in Newfoundland and Labrador? Are you also exploring immigration pathways to Canada? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Join us for an informative session on PR pathways through Entrepreneurship, co-organized by Centre for Social Enterprise, Genesis , and IENL - Study and Stay NL. In this 2-hour session, representatives from the Department of Immigration, Population Growth, and Skills, GovNL will guide you through the possible PR pathways and give you the chance to discuss your unique situation with them directly! 🔑 Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey and immigration plans! 🗓️ Date: February 27 ⏰ Time: 2-4 PM 📍 Location: Social Changemaker Space (BN-4015) 🌟 Register now: https://lu.ma/9piblbx1

✨ Meet the CSE Team✨ Up first is Nancy Leung! Nancy is our Strategic Initiatives Coordinator and joined the team in July 2024. She promotes social innovation and leads exciting initiatives related to social finance, impact investing, social procurement, and impact measurement. Currently, she manages Common Approach Pathfinder Pilot Project, a study on flexible impact measurement approach, and PLACE Dialogues. Nancy is one of the very few in the province who completed the Social Procurement Professional Trainings. Outside of work, she is a paw parent and has a 2-year-old dog named Mickey. She enjoys playing softball and playing guitar during leisure time. #CSETeam #socialinnovation #socialenterprise

Applications are open for the 2025-26 cohort of our Social Ventures Incubator! Are you a Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador student or recent grad (within 12 months) with a business for social good? This is your chance to accelerate your venture! Apply by: March 19, 2025 If your venture is driven by a meaningful social mission and you're passionate about creating lasting change, apply now! What’s in store for you: 🪴Hands-on workshops covering design thinking, sustainable business models, impact measurement, and more 🪴Personalized business advising 🪴$2,500 in seed funding (with potential for more) 🪴Round-the-clock access to our Social Changemaker Space 🪴Opportunities to connect with the vibrant local social enterprise network Successful applicants will become part of the 2025-26 cohort starting in May, joining a supportive community of changemakers dedicated to growth and impact. Note: This incubator is open to ALL students and recent alumni from ANY program - business backgrounds are not required! APPLY NOW: https://lnkd.in/eh3Vu6Wj

Registration EXTENDED to 3PM today! Memorial students from all disciplines are welcome to join, brainstorm, and enjoy a free lunch! Link in bio to register, or email socialenterprise@mun.ca! Register here: https://lu.ma/zj3udvug. Join our third Innovation Jam, where you’ll brainstorm solutions for a real-world challenge faced by The Suzuki Talent Education Program (STEP), an organization that offers a complete string music education for children in violin, viola, and cello. Hear from and brainstorm with guest speakers Amy Collyer-Holmes, Artistic Director & General Manager and Elliott Morrison, Bursary Fund Development & Administrative Assistant. Collaborate with fellow students, and develop innovative solutions. 🗓️ Date: Feb 4 🕒Time: 12-1:30 pm 📍 Location: MU-1050, Suncor Energy Hall, School of Music (We will host a group walk from the Faculty of Business Administration at 11:45am for anyone who is not familiar with this location on campus). 🍕 Lunch provided! 🔗 Registration: https://lu.ma/zj3udvug This event is open to all Memorial University students- no experience or educational background in music education or social enterprise required. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to innovate and connect with the social enterprise community! Please note that this event is open exclusively to Memorial University students. . . . Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland Memorial University - Career Development Office Research Innovation Office, Memorial University