TMS Schulich Innovation & Entrepreneurial Experience 2022

TMS Schulich Innovation & Entrepreneurial Experience

COHORT 2022

You are PIONEERS Blazing the way for others.

LEADERSHIP is training yourself to step up to these constant challenges.

TMS Schulich Innovation & Entrepreneurial Experience The TMS Schulich Innovation & Entrepreneurial Experience is a collaboration between Innovation York at York University, the Schulich Executive Education Centre and TMS. The TSE is a six month program that has three unique phases: Ideation, Incubation and Immersion. The students take part in a six month program (February to July) that culminates in a two-week immersive experiential application of design and systems thinking to help “Being part of the TMS Schulich move a passion project from concept to reality and benefit from Innovation & Entrepreneurial a unique opportunity to work with industry experts in an innovative and leading edge university environment.

Experience is an exciting For 2022, we will continue to use the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/). Students accepted into the program will work in small groups to develop solutions that address the overarching focus of the program for 2022: Sustainability: Exploring Social Systems and Infrastructure Post Pandemic.

This is a unique program that Schulich/Innovation York have developed for high-school age students in the independent school system. All participants will develop a learner profile portfolio, receive a Schulich certificate and develop connections to academics and practitioners as mentors and resources for potential on-going learning opportunities.

Through the Schulich Experience, students will ...

• Develop a social-entrepreneurial mindset • Learn to be open to windows of opportunity • Develop a systematic way of thinking to identify and solve problems • Learn how to collaborate and work with a diverse team • Develop the ability to pivot and be flexible • Develop a willingness to revisit ideas, to rethink, and connect with others to incorporate different perspectives into solutions • Be comfortable taking risks in a safe-fail space • See themselves as agents of social change

transformational journey.

The shared learning experience, the relationships students build and the knowledge they accumulate during the program will get them closer to their goals and actualize their aspirations! As part of the Schulich faculty, I am thrilled to be part of this journey.”

- Sanjay J. Dhebar, MBA

Faculty, Schulich School of Business

The students will participate in a range of connected workshops led by Schulich instructors, York University academics, entrepreneurs and social change advocates on topics such as: • Ideation and Design Thinking • Building a Personal Brand • Leadership and Collaboration • Networking • Strategic Marketing • Social Entrepreneurship • Pitch Development

Entrepreneurial Thinking

Leadership & Team-Building

Interactive Field Trips

Key Tools & Competencies A key goal of this program is to introduce students to some specific tools and competencies that are essential in school, work and life. This tool belt represents their accumulated capabilities.

The tools we have identified for the TSE are:

KNOWING YOURSELF

CULTURE CODE

· How do I understand when I’m at my best? · How do I apply a growth mindset?

PERSONAL BRANDING/CONFIDENCE · How am I mindful of personal image/reputation? · How do I express myself and my ideas through public speaking?

There are no teachers, only MENTORS There are no tests, only PITCHES & PROJECTS

RESILIENCE/GRIT · How do I respond to criticism · How do I bounce back when the going gets tough? · How do I get unstuck when I don’t know what to do?

There are no students, only INNOVATORS

COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK · How can I help accomplish a team’s goals? · How do I work with different people to build an effective team?

LEADERSHIP/LISTENING · How do I give and get feedback with an open mind? · How do I negotiate so the outcome is beneficial for everyone?

There is no pass or fail, only ongoing LEARNING, CREATIVE LEADERSHIP, PROGRESS

We all collaborate as teams to HELP EVERY PERSON

What People Are Saying About The TSE “We are the leaders of tomorrow and we are truly the people who will bring change.

Being part of a program like the TSE is so important to our youth so we can work together to solve different social issues.”

- Sanam S. TSE2021 participant

“TMS has had a culture of innovation for some time.

The TSE is another example of how TMS is committed to giving their students opportunities to learn how to solve real world issues. From my experience, TMS is one of the schools at the forefront of offering programs to help students develop the skills that are applicable no matter what career path they choose. The school is a leader in the space of creating future Changemakers.”

- Lucas Chang TSE Program Director

TMS Schulich Experience 2022 • The on-site program will run July 4-15, 2022 • For all in-person fieldtrips, activities, and learning experiences, TMS will provide a bus that will run to/from the Upper School each day.

• Applications will be made available in early January 2022 and are due January 31, 2022.

Applicants may have an interview to assess their goals and interest in the program.

• Confirmation of participation will be made by February 17, 2022.

• We will hold several pre-sessions between March and June on Design Thinking, Self-Assessment, and Ideation.

• Cost: $3250 + HST (cost includes all fieldtrips, materials and lunch/bus) payable to York University. Please note a 25% non-refundable deposit will be due March 1, 2022 to secure a place.

For more information, please contact: Kirsten Eastwood, Executive Director, Community Development at keastwood@tmsschool.ca or 905-889-6882 x2234 OR Anna Bouzina, TSE Teacher Mentor at abouzina@tmsschool.ca.

For more information visit: www.tmsschool.ca>Parent Portal>TMS Schulich Experience

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