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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! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this fun and interactive\u00a0event, you\u2019ll experience what it\u2019s like to build a startup team and race to develop a\u00a0concept\u2014all 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHALLENGE STATEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more and register here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/rouxevents.northeastern.edu\/workforce-innovation-startsummit\/web-reg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have questions or need a ride to this event – please email or stop by the Makerspace! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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