ACE Programs
There are two major components to the ACE program, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and the Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award (SEOY).
SIFE is a global, non-profit organization that is literally changing the world through highly dedicated student teams on more that 1,800 university campuses in 46 countries. ACE has a partnership with SIFE that enables ACE students to take their experiences to an international level. Each year, the SIFE National Champion will represent Canada at the SIFE World Cup, held in various cities around the world.
SIFE projects are the core of ACE Memorial's activities. They provide the opportunity to develop leadership, team building and communication skills by teaching the principles of free enterprise, and in turn, they are improving the quality of life and standard of living for millions of people around the world.
Through educational projects, students make a difference in their community by helping people develop a better understanding of how our free enterprise system works and how to use this information to empower themselves and achieve new successes. Students learn more by teaching others through the use of hands on learning activities. The best way to help a person in the long run is to equip and inspire them to use their natural talents to the best of their abilities. In doing so, it is helping to fulfill our mission of Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship.
Specifically, ACE Teams teach:
Market Economics
Success Skills
Entrepreneurship
Financial Literacy
Business Ethics
Our activities are guided by the 6 SIFE Criteria, available from ACE Canada's website here .
ACE Teams share their SIFE accomplishments by participating in the SIFE National Competition in Toronto each May. The SEOY award is operated by ACE and generously sponsored by CIBC, this award recognizes and rewards successful student entrepreneurs. To apply or find out more, visit the ACE Canada website. |