Black Founders in Clean Technology
Cohort 2 – Sep 18th to Nov 20th, 2024
The First Canadian Cleantech Certificate
Be a part of history
Credibility & Trust
Build your future in confidence with Sheridan college.
High-Quality Education
Created by Black entrepreneurs for Black entrepreneurs to succeed.
One-Of-A-Kind
No other academic institution is offering such a course.
Support & Resources
Network with industry experts, established Black entrepreneurs.
Who is this Course For?
Black entrepreneurs in the cleantech sector
Black intrapreneurs in the cleantech sector
Aspiring Black entrepreneurs looking for business success
Black professionals looking to grow their networks within cleantech, connect with industry experts and become part of an entrepreneurial community
Why is this Course For you?
Personalized Coaching
Reflective and group coaching elements to build personal entrepreneurial endurance-focused on mindset, persistence, collaboration, confidence, wellbeing, self-awareness, relationship-building, resourcefulness.
Curated Guest Speakers
Gain insights from Black Founders with relatable and inspiring personal experiences and demonstrated interest in being part of students’ ongoing networks of support.
Engaging in Ubuntu Learning
Rooted in African ways of knowing and sharing, students will analyze the market potential of their business idea, craft a compelling value proposition and build networks with Black founders, funders and community resources to sustain personal, professional and venture development.
These FREE info sessions are your gateway to the Black Founders in Clean Technology program, first-of-its-kind 10-week certificate in Canada offered by Sheridan College.
During this informative session you’ll gain valuable insights into the cleantech industry and learn how to harness its potential for innovation and entreprenurship. Our expert panellists will share their experiences, guiding you through the key elements of the program and showcasing the advantages of being part of the cleantech revolution.
Topics Covered:
- Market potential of cleantech
- Type of businesses in the cleantech sector
- The success that is possible for you as a Black entrepreneur
- & much more
Dates:
Aug 8th – Info session 1: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Aug 22th – Info Session 2: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Meet The Team
SHEREEN ASHMAN
Course Developer Lead
She currently serves as the Culture Chief Operations Officer at Small World Music, presenting and producing for local, national and international stages. To preserve African and Caribbean cultural assets, Shereen founded Saccae Studio Inc to activate culture for joy and justice in spaces of learning, leadership and lifestyle. Shereen is recognized for her services that blend African ancestral systems, trauma informed care and inter-cultural competence, supporting communities and companies to elevate and empower. Her education includes advanced degrees in Political Science, Community Development and Adult Education to complement certifications in Social Service Work and Reiki. Work with Shereen to activate your cultural programming, education, retreats and wellbeing.
Hands On Learning From Industry Experts
Chris-Beth Cowie is a dynamic and energetic visionary that inspires business owners to view entrepreneurship through the lens of culture, spirituality and wellness. She has held Business Mentor roles at Sheridan college and the City of Mississauga.
As an engaging professional speaker and trainer, Chris-Beth specializes in Leadership & Entrepreneurship, and stands at the forefront of the social enterprise industry as the CEO of Empowered 4x, a business training and consulting firm in Canada.
Ryan Knight, founder of Detailing Knights and ACBN, is a serial social entrepreneur currently helping businesses to increase their capacity and create assets to grow generational wealth.
Ryan is on a mission to increase the amount of successful social enterprises in the community while helping to amplify their impact with access to funding. He is also involved in empowering youth to create their own opportunities and become leaders in the community.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Centering and supporting Black Founders to develop new ventures in the cleantech sector, this 10 week certificate course aims to build the entrepreneurial endurance and business acumen to identify environmental challenges, innovate solutions with market potential and locate resources and relationships to startup/sustain a business.
Founders will engage in hands-on learning circles led by Black innovators to acquire practical skills and strategies, actioning them through accountability challenges, group coaching, self reflection and networking. In this way, sessions are experiential and holistic in design to support personal and professional growth alongside venture development.
How Will You Learn
We hope you’re ready for an incredible journey filled with inspiration, knowledge, and empowerment.
10 sessions facilitated on Wednesdays (6-9 pm) from September 18 to November 20, 2024, consisting of:
1. Eight (8) skill and community-building sessions, each facilitated in 3-hour sessions divided into two 90-minute components. The first 90 minutes will explore topics through community learning. The following 90 minutes will offer practical, hands-on activities that build demonstrable skills related to the week’s topic.
2. Two (2) self-directed activation sessions for founders to action materials with or without collaborative peer support.
The second and last sessions are in person and hosted at the EDGE, Sheridan College’s Davis campus.
Program Fee
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What’s included in this price?
- RAccess to the entire 10-week course
- RExpert-led workshops
- RNetworking opportunities
- RExclusive resources
- RPersonalized support
Take the first step towards launching your Cleantech venture.
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Learning Outcomes
Together, let’s shape a new era of Black entrepreneurs in cleantech and pave the way for a cleaner, brighter, and more prosperous tomorrow.
Assess the entrepreneurialism and cleantech innovation of Black founders
Explore environmental challenges that present entrepreneurial opportunities in cleantech
Assess the market potential and feasibility of new cleantech innovations
Craft a compelling value proposition
Identify sources of start up funding and understand how to position a venture for success
Build networks of support for continued personal, professional and venture development
Develop group coaching techniques to give, receive, assess and activate constructive feedback to aid personal, professional and venture development
Cleantech Speakers
Accelerate your growth in the cleantech sector by connecting with individuals who understand the unique challenges you face and can introduce you to key players and organizations.