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GENIAL at a Glance
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15
Week ESP Program
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Students Trained per Year
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30+
Training Modules in Entrepreneurship
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Research Projects
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Entrepreneurial Skills Passport (ESP) Program
The Entrepreneurial Skills Passport (ESP) Program offers students and professionals the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills and knowledge through non-credited experiential learning. Participants who successfully complete any of the program modules receive a micro-credit and digital LinkedIn badge.
For-Credit Courses
The GENIAL Initiative supports several experiential credited courses at Glendon, taught in English and French, that focus on entrepreneurship, business administration and project management. Acquire new knowledge through practical activities and utilize GENIAL's resources.
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Research
The GENIAL Initiative's team of faculty and student-researchers conduct research on various topics surrounding entrepreneurship and innovation.
Workshops & Events
The GENIAL Initiative hosts various workshops, events, startup-weekends, and pitch competitions throughout the year in English and French.
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