= Overview =
=== [http://www.enactusunitedstates.org/ Enactus is an international non] (previously known as Student In Free Enterprise -profit organizationSIFE) believes investing in students who take entrepreneurial action for others creates a better world for us all. They are essentially Enactus is a network nonprofit organization of studentstudents, academic and business and academic leaders committed that aim to using use entrepreneurship to change the lives of people around the world for the power better. As a part of entrepreneurial action Enactus, students travel the world, going to transform lives underprivileged communities and shape inspiring others to be a better more sustainable worldpart of their own success stories by helping them develop business and leadership skills. ===
=== Students form teams on their university campus under guidance of a faculty advisor and business experts. They These teams plan and work on socio-economic outreach projects while gaining an important perspective and leadership skillskills. These student groups undertake projects with the goal of improving the quality of life of the community members they work with and creating a path to sustainable human progress. Enactus holds annual competitions on the regional, national, and global scales for student teams to showcase their projects to their peers and be judged by faculty contributors and business professionals. In addition to students, Enactus also has over 500 corporate, organization and individual partners that contribute and help make student projects possible. ===
= Purpose =
=== "To enable progress through entrepreneurial action. " For a broader understanding of what Enactus seeks to do, watch this short video: [http://enactus.org/who-we-are/our-story/?wvideo===qvcscj41ee Our Story | Enactus]
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =
=== There are absolutely no dues or fees involved for participationEnactus enables access to global resources and business partners from different industries. They only require Students get a faculty advisor chance to talk and relate with global student leaders and students business tycoons, which can start their own teamone day turn into business ventures or recruitment opportunities. ===
=== There are absolutely no dues or fees involved for participation. Enactus does requires a faculty advisor and, once identified, students start their own team. There is no limit on restriction to only engineering or technology major students, it is open to all majors. Teams can be as big or as small as the number of students a team desire, and can haverange in educational background to fit with project needs. ===
=== These teams then compete nationally. They are judged by business leaders/sponsors who judge the teams on the impact that their projects have. The team that best uses entrepreneurial action to create opportunity nationally gets a chance to participate in the Enactus World Cup, held annually in different countries of the world. They believe competition is a big part of their network. Partners and Donors ===
=== Access With 550 companies, orgnaizations, and individuals contributing to their cause, Enactus has the largest network of global resources business and business higher education partners from different industries. Students get a chance to talk and relate with business tycoonsin the world, which can one day turn into recruitment opportunities. ===including the following:
= Impact Achieved For Students *KPMG*Walmart & Sam's Club*Unilever*Dell*The Coca-Cola Company*PepsiCo*Harmony*Campbell's*Hershey's*HSBC*Johnson and Campus =Johnson*The Home Depot
=== Student Impacts: World Cup ===
<span style===  "color: rgb(47, 51, 60); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px; "><span style="font-size:smaller;">This is your invitation to experience ideas into action with present and future world leaders over three unforgettable days of competition, collaboration and celebration</span>.</span>Teams from different schools compete internationally in what Enactus has coined the "[http://enactus.org/worldcup/ World Cup]." First, each team must compete at the national level. Projects are judged by business leaders and additional sponsors on the impact that each project has. The judging criteria are summarized in "considering the relevant economic, social and environmental factors, which Enactus team most effectively empowered people in need by applying business and economic concepts and an entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living."  <span style="font-size: 12px;">The winning team of the national championship is invited to compete globally in the Enactus World Cup. The World Cup has held annually in a different country across the world. Development of leadership skills ===</span>
=== Building a strong network ===<u>Past Winners of the World Cup:</u>
=== *<u></u>2017 - Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies*<u></u>2016 - Memorial University of Newfoundland*2015 - University of Southampton*2014 -North China Electric Power Univerity Gain real world experience ===*2013 - Technical University Munich*2012 - Belmont University*2011 - University of Regensburg*2010 - French University in Egypt (UFE)*2009 - French University in Egypt (UFE)*2008 - Memorial University of Newfoundland*2007 - La Sierra University*2006 - Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade*2005 - University of Zimbabwe*2004 - Curtin University of Technology*2003 - Drury University*2002 - La Sierra University*2001 - Drury University
=== Experience in problem solving Scholarship/Grants ===
=== Enactus also allows the collaboration between businesses and students. Businesses are able to fund or sponsor a specific project (not competing in the Enactus World Cup) that the students are asked to solve and work on. Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in communities ===
=== Publicity for students Impact Achieved For Students and University if teams go far in competition ==Campus =
=== Campus *Development of leadership skills*Building a strong network*Gain real world experience*Develop problem solving skills*Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in communities*Publicity for students and Community Impacts: ===universities with competing teams
=== Projects can potentially help any part of the campus or community Campus and Community Impacts:<br/> ===
=== Support given to those in need ===Projects can benefit any community that the university team chooses, whether it is a local community or a community abroad.
=== Benefit *Community members receive training in terms of environment improvement, economic improvementbusiness and leadership, often resulting in the creation or social improvement ===of a local business*Students develop professional skills*Students expand their own knowledge of business and entreprenurial principles
=== There are 37 countries involved with 1600 universities. 62000 students have volunteered over 7300000 hours working on projects. Outreach ===
Enactus is active in 36 countries and 1700 universities worldwide, creating a network of 72,000 student volunteers and over 500 corporate, organization, and individual partners. Together they have impacted over 1.3 million people across the globe.
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =
In order to start a chapter of Enactus at your university a student or faculty member must contact the organization directly to register. Once approved, Enactus will provide training, resources, and opportunities to start making a difference. Students will work closely with a faculty sponsor at their university to receive guidance in the realms of busines professionalism and project development and management.
= Contact Information =
Pictures and further information to be added soon To create a team visit: [http://www.enactusunitedstates.org www.enactusunitedstates.org]<span style="font-- with the consent of Enactus' marketing teamsize: 12px;">, </span>[http://www.enactus.org www.enactus.org] or, email Teams@enactus.org.
<font color= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus "#000000" face="sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px">Enactus World Headquarters:</span></font><br/><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 19.1875px;">1959 East Kerr Street</span><br/><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 19.1875px;">Springfield, Missouri USA 65803</span><br/><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 19.1875px;">(417) 831-9505</span><br/><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 19.1875px;">contact@enactus.org</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 19.1875px;">Last Modified by [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Caroline_Clay Caroline Clay] </span>
=== Enquiry must be send to Enactus. They will respond to the enquiry by following up with a faculty member or a university member. After which, the university will be asked to register on a website. Once the registration is done, the students will think up project ideas, decide on a particular project, and then start working on it. ===
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