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CIFAL Honolulu - United Nations Sustainability Entrepreneurship Short Course
Personas
Antecedentes
Over the course of four weeks, participants will create a blueprint for their entrepreneurial idea, whether it's for a business, organization, or community improvement. Our goal is for each participant to define their vision, develop an innovative solution, and find practical ways to make it accessible, while iterating to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Objetivos del aprendizaje
Define and Articulate a Vision: By the end of the course, participants will articulate a clear, purpose-driven vision tailored to addressing a specific business, organizational, or community improvement need. Innovative Solution Development: Participants will ideate and refine innovative solutions that align with their vision, applying creative thinking and problem-solving strategies. Accessibility and Practical Implementation: Participants will design practical strategies to make their solutions accessible and feasible within their target communities or organizations. Iterative Improvement for Impact: Using feedback loops, participants will iteratively refine their solutions to enhance effectiveness, scalability, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Contribute to the UN SDGs: Participants will understand the UN SDGs and position their solutions to contribute meaningfully towards the achievement of these global goals.
Contenido y estructura
Week 1: What do you see when you imagine a better world? Guest Speaker: Kelly King - Vice President, Pacific Biodiesel Technologies Week 2: How can you make your vision, innovation and intentions stand out and have a meaningful impact? Guest Speaker: Jeff Mikulina - Director Hawai’i Climate Coalition Week 3: What are your resources and priorities, and how will you put them into practice? Guest Speaker: Tiffany Huynh - Senior Director of External Affairs, Elemental Excelerator Week 4: What are your financial needs? Guest Speaker: Donavan Kealoha - Co-founder Purple Maia
Metodología
This self-paced course focuses on 8 hours weekly independent work, with virtual office hours and instructor feedback. Required two hours a week online live sessions are essential, so please ensure you can attend the dates above.
Público objetivo
This certificate is for students, professionals, and enthusiasts interested in sustainable innovations. It provides the tools and mindset needed to develop their own sustainable solutions. No prior experience is required, and the course is open to participants worldwide.