Join us: Workforce Innovation Start Summit

Join us on October 20-21 for the Workforce Innovation Start Summit – a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about making a difference in their community. Students are welcome and will be assigned to team – for a chance to win $2k!

At this fun and interactive event, you’ll experience what it’s like to build a startup team and race to develop a concept—all with the support of experts and colleagues and fueled by good food! As a participant, you can expect to learn about design thinking and pitching, work with a team to create an innovative solution, and pitch to a panel of judges for your chance at a cash prize.

CHALLENGE STATEMENT:

How might we develop a new solution to a current workforce challenge — such as the workforce skills gap, competitive wages, employee burnout, affordable housing, childcare, or other pressing issue — in a way that benefits both employers and employees?

Learn more and register here:

https://rouxevents.northeastern.edu/workforce-innovation-startsummit/web-reg

If you have questions or need a ride to this event – please email or stop by the Makerspace!

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