Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship: Changemakers @ LAS

At a Glance | Changemakers

The Changemakers program cultivates innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking, empowering students to become proactive problem-solvers and leaders who drive positive change in their communities and beyond. Through hands-on experiences, students tackle real-world challenges, develop creative solutions, and apply entrepreneurial skills to turn ideas into action.

Our courses and activities emphasize collaboration, critical thinking, and resilience, equipping students with the mindset and tools to be the Changemakers of tomorrow. Grounded in tangible examples and real-world scenarios, the program provides precise, actionable steps for improvement in an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.

 

Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Engaging with real-world challenges fosters critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and communication.

 

Partners

LAS is proud to partner with Babson College, the top-ranked institution for entrepreneurship in the United States, to offer an unparalleled entrepreneurship program. Through this collaboration, LAS brings Babson's Entrepreneurial Program for Innovators and Changemakers (EPIC) curriculum to our students, equipping them with the skills, mindset, and strategies to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.

This partnership provides students exclusive access to Babson's cutting-edge methodologies, industry insights, and expert mentorship. By engaging with EPIC's experiential learning approach, students gain hands-on experience in problem-solving, opportunity recognition, and venture creation, preparing them to lead with innovation and impact.

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Outcomes

  • Students will create a portfolio of sustainable solutions to real-world issues encountered in their studies. 
  • Students will be able to research effectively, solve problems creatively, build skills selectively, and present their findings publicly while demonstrating resilience, agility, and collaboration.  
  • Students will develop a toolbox of demonstrable soft skills documented and credentialed through a bespoke micro-credential system.

 

Key Components of the Program

  • Case Studies: Curated for high school students but inspired by best practices from business schools, these case studies encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world decision-making.
  • Simulations: Designed to mimic real-world social and professional scenarios, these simulations provide opportunities for students to practice actionable skills, refine strategies, and embrace creativity and innovation in a low-risk environment.
  • Global Competitions and Challenges: Embedded in coursework and extracurricular activities, these experiences allow students to tackle real-world briefs and test themselves against their peers on a global stage.
  • Partnerships: In line with key learning objectives, students will have access to pursuing certificates for college credit, and exposure to thought leadership through our speaker series.

     

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