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Kids Invent Toys
"Kids Invent Toys", a new camp brought into the University of Nebraska-Lincoln by UNL SIFE, consisted of a week long day camp where children grades 4-8 invent a toy, write a brief business plan, create an advertising campaign, and design a web page on their invention. The seventeen students loved coming into their Toy Factory everyday and working on "fun inventions" to play with. Hover boards, free-wheels, basketball chairs, and remote control everything were just a few of their innovations. These inventors were also given a free T-shirt that said "Just Because I PLAY Doesn't Mean I Don't Make MONEY!" The kids loved these shirts. The media, including all four televisions stations (KMTV, KETV, KOLN-TV and Channel 8) and the Lincoln Journal Star and Nebraska Business Journal, came to interview the students and film the toy fair, which was held at the conclusion of the camp. Students learned about science, computer technology, engineering, business and math while inventing their unique toys! It was indeed a complete success and a wonderful way to educate our youth on the opportunities of the free enterprise system! In fact, it was such an outstanding success and demand is so high that UNL SIFE and the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship plan on hosting two camps this summer! Five SIFE students worked over 200 hours on this project.
Women in Business Benefit
The Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce that the UNL SIFE Team (Students in Free Enterprise) will be sponsoring the Fourth Annual Women in Business Benefit. The benefit will strengthen associate ties between female students and businesswomen in order to achieve a greater level of individual success. SIFE feels it is important for women in business to unite on this common ground by securing valuable connections that will strengthen a women's position in the workplace. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding entrepreneurial students. The evening will consist of a keynote speaker, trade show, seminar, and fashion show. The benefit will take place at the Cornhusker Hotel in downtown Lincoln on April 12th, 2007. Additional details about ticket prices, and time of event will be posted on this page when it becomes available.
Resume Builder
As unemployment rates rise in the Lincoln Community, UNL SIFE hosted a Resume Builder Workshop on March 8th, 2007. Public and various organizations in Lincoln were invited to participate. The scope of the workshop taught sucess skills in interviewing, preparing a professional resume, and making a good first impression. Presenters at the event included Human Resource Management from sponser companies like:
Take Charge
UNL SIFE and Wells Fargo teamed up to teach students about credit, investing, budgeting managing finances, and focusing on issues such as mortgages and auto loans. "Take Charge" is in its seventh year and has a steadily grown in participants. Information about future "Take Charge" sessions will be posted on this website. To request a presentation please contact Tyler Shafer at tjshafer63@yahoo.com
Trade Market
On March 12, 2007, UNL SIFE team went to a local Lincoln daycare center and educated children about the importance of market economics by setting up boots that represented five major trading contries: the United Staes, Mexico, China, Honduras, and Peru. Children learned about the economy and cultural differences amount these countries.
Arts Entrepreneurship Day
The 4th annual Arts Entrepreneurship Day on February 13, 2007 exposed 76 art students and community members to career opportunities outside of teaching and performing. The previous success brought a more elaborate program this year. This event featured sessions covering topics from how to make money from art, to obtaining financing, and protecting your rights as an artist. Professionals from the visual, musical, and theatrical arts presented what it is really like in the arts business world. Maria Schnedier, the 2005 Grammy-Award winning composer and entrepreneur, joined us as our keynote speaker.
