A new local program that aims to foster entrepreneurship among young people has received $1 million from the Ontario Centres of Excellence. Ottawa’s Young Entrepreneurs, a partnership between Carleton University, Algonquin College, La Cité collégiale and the University of Ottawa, will support students and recent grads as they launch and grow companies. “All four of Ottawa’s top post-secondary academic institutions are collaborating to help their students and… Read full post »
The Sprott School of Business at Carleton University is investing $1 million in its student-managed equity portfolio, The Fund @Sprott. The investment, which will be divided in two $500,000 payments over two years, will provide a superior, hands-on learning experience for undergraduate business students eyeing careers in investment management. “This investment allows more students to get involved in the Fund and gain invaluable experience that will them… Read full post »
Carleton University announced today that Wes Nicol, a distinguished Ottawa entrepreneur and Carleton graduate, is donating $1 million to establish the Nicol Challenge-a series of campus-wide initiatives designed to encourage the entire student body to develop entrepreneurial skills and find innovative solutions to real-world problems. “I hope to foster and reward even more creativity among the outstanding students at Carleton University,” said Nicol, a 1954 graduate and… Read full post »