*Description: These workshops would either happen annually or once a semester. A good example of what these workshops would be like and the first attempt at one of these workshops on NC State's campus is 3DS Springboard. Again, these workshops are meant to appeal to any student, from any discipline, who is looking to start a project, movement, product, etc. The overarching goals of them would be to spark ideas and create relationships between students of different majors while the more specific goal of the workshop is to teach students entrepreneurial and creativity skills.
= Strategy #2: Creating an Impact that Lasts<br/> =
Following are an array of strategies that will fully address Gap == Tactic #2 over a 2-3 year period1:Student Accelerator/Bridge Program ==
== Tactic #1*Description: Student AcceleratorThere are some opportunities for students to form and build entreprenuerial ventures, but majority of students working on venture are upperclassmen that are close to graduating. Once graduated from NC State, they no longer have access to the support and resources provided by the university which makes it much more difficult to continue on with their venture. Initially, building stronger partnerships in the local area will help provide students with support. Key partnerships could be formed/Bridge Program ==improved with Thinkhouse Raleigh, HQ, Groundworks Labs, and Triangle Startup Factory. Eventually, some sort of accelerator that partnered specifically with NC State would be most effective in giving the support students need.
== Tactic #2: Alumni Panel Discussions and Mentorship ==