TMS Schulich Innovation & Entrepreneurial Experience COHORT 2023
You are PIONEERS Blazing the way for others. LEADERSHIP is training yourself to step up to these constant challenges.
TMS Schulich Innovation & Entrepreneurial Experience The TMS Schulich Innovation & Entrepreneurial Experience is a collaboration between YSpace at York University, the Schulich Executive Education Centre and TMS. The TSE is a six month program that has three unique phases: Ideation, Incubation and Immersion. The students take part in a six month program (February to July) that culminates in a two-week immersive experiential application of design and systems thinking to help “This program gives the move a passion project from concept to reality and benefit from foundation for forward thinking a unique opportunity to work with industry experts in an innovative and leading edge university environment. students – like the ones in this For 2023, we will continue to use the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/). Students accepted into the program will work in small groups to develop solutions that address the overarching focus of the program for 2023: Reduced Inequality. Students can explore a range of options under this theme including access to healthcare, food insecurity, Indigenous rights, gender issues, environment and the economy. This is a unique program that Schulich/YSpace have developed for high-school age students at TMS - the only one of its kind in the independent school system. All participants will develop a learner profile portfolio, receive a Schulich certificate and develop connections to academics and practitioners as mentors and resources for potential on-going learning opportunities.
“Through this program, the students are not just developing business skills, but lifelong skills that are really going to help transform how they think about challenges, strategy and society as a whole. The partnership with TMS means that we at Schulich have the opportunity to help shape the workforce of tomorrow.” Robin Young, Associate Director, Client Services, SEEC
program – to not have to wait until they are in university or working to consider some type of idea, creativity or innovation. The most important thing these students walk away with is confidence to know that they have the ability to take an idea and turn it into something that can actually stand out.” - Sanjay J. Dhebar, MBA
Faculty, Schulich School of Business
The students will participate in a range of connected workshops led by Schulich instructors, York University academics, entrepreneurs and social change advocates on topics such as:
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Ideation and Design Thinking Building a Personal Brand Leadership and Collaboration Networking Strategic Marketing Social Entrepreneurship Pitch Development
Entrepreneurial Thinking | Leadership & Team-Building | Interactive Field Trips
Key Tools & Competencies A key goal of this program is to introduce students to some specific tools and competencies that are essential in school, work and life. This tool belt represents their accumulated capabilities. The tools we have identified for the TSE are:
KNOWING YOURSELF · How do I understand when I’m at my best? · How do I apply a growth mindset?
PERSONAL BRANDING/CONFIDENCE
There are no teachers, only MENTORS There are no tests, only PITCHES & PROJECTS
· How am I mindful of personal image/reputation? · How do I express myself and my ideas through public speaking?
RESILIENCE/GRIT · How do I respond to criticism · How do I bounce back when the going gets tough? · How do I get unstuck when I don’t know what to do?
There are no students, only INNOVATORS
COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK · How can I help accomplish a team’s goals? · How do I work with different people to build an effective team?
LEADERSHIP/LISTENING · How do I give and get feedback with an open mind? · How do I negotiate so the outcome is beneficial for everyone?
CULTURE CODE
There is no pass or fail, only ongoing LEARNING, CREATIVE LEADERSHIP, PROGRESS
We all collaborate as teams to HELP EVERY PERSON
What People Are Saying About The TSE
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For anyone thinking of taking this program, I would say prepare for a whole bunch of new experiences to push you outside your comfort zone. I learned a lot of new things in this program – every day was something new. - Chris H. TSE2022 Participant
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TMS has had a culture of innovation for some time. The TSE is another example of how TMS is committed to giving their students opportunities to learn how to solve real world issues. From my experience, TMS is one of the schools at the forefront of offering programs to help students develop the skills that are applicable no matter what career path they choose. The school is a leader in the space of creating future Changemakers. - Lucas Chang TSE2022 Program Director
TMS Schulich Experience 2023
• The on-site program will run July 4-14, 2023 (Please note the program will start on Tuesday July 4 with a fun field trip on Saturday July 8) • TMS will provide a bus that will run to/from the Upper School each day. There is no additional cost for this bus. • Applications will be made available in December 1, 2022 and are due January 13, 2023. Applicants will have an interview to assess their goals and interest in the program. • Confirmation of participation will be made by February 10, 2023. • We will hold several pre-sessions between March and June on Design Thinking, Self-Assessment, and Ideation. These sessions will be held during the school day. • Cost: $3500 + HST (cost includes all fieldtrips, materials, lunch and the bus), payable to York University. Please note a 25% non-refundable deposit will be due March 1, 2023 to secure a place.
For more information, please contact: Kirsten Eastwood, Executive Director, Community Development at keastwood@tmsschool.ca or 905-889-6882 x2234 OR Anna Bouzina, TSE Teacher Mentor at abouzina@tmsschool.ca. For more information visit: www.tmsschool.ca>Parent Portal>TMS Schulich Experience
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