The Technopreneurship Institute, or Tech-I, is an online educational organisation founded in 2014 by Mushtak Al-Atabi, the author of Driving Performance and Think Like an Engineer: Using systematic thinking to solve everyday challenges and unlocking the inherant value in them. The institute aims to unleash the potential of individuals through project-based learning and entrepreneurship. Tech-I works on the basis of volunteer hours. Notable academics from around the world volunteer hours to mentor and teach students from all over the world.
Education Model
Students who enroll into Tech-I attend structured courses online and work on projects that will benefit the community that they are living in. Learning portfolios and set learning targets which include successfully completing projects, financial planning and community service is used as a measure of student progress. The academic staff of Tech-I include a wide range of world class academics and industry leaders who have volunteered their time and expertise to mentor and supervise the students.
Mission Zero
Mission Zero is the driving force of Tech-I. Tech-I sees education as an integral part of helping individuals achieve their full potential. Mission Zero has two parts:
# Bringing the cost of education to zero. Through project-based learning and CDIO, student projects are able to add value to the community in which they are a part of. This allows students an authentic learning experience and making education sustainable.
# Having zero impact on the job market. Every year, large number of graduates leave universities and join the scores of people who are looking for jobs. But who is responsible for creating these jobs? This part of Mission Zero is about developing entrepreneurial graduates who think of creating jobs, not only competing for them. When a cohort of 100 graduates leaves a university, if 5 of them end up creating entrepreneurial undertaking and employing 95 people, they will offset the 95 jobs taken by their fellow graduates. This way we can ensure a steady supply of jobs for everyone. The 5:95 ratio is just an example.
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Tech-I organises a global event called the Global Technopreneurship Challenge. It is a competition aimed at addressing few of the . It encompasses a preliminary stage through a massive open online course carried out on Open Learning, the finalist will then be selected and invited to attend the finals in the host city. Each year the competition will be hosted by different cities across the globe. Cities bid for the rights to host the event each year. The first Global Technopreneurship Challenge was held in Kuwait in November 2015, with the preliminary stage held from July to September 2015.
Global Internship Programme
Global Internship Programme is Tech-I's global training platform for individuals who are interested in entrepreneurship and management. The Global Internship Program feeds into the organising committee of the year's GTC. Trainees under the program will experience what it's like to work with people of different cultures and experience the joys and stresses of planning a large scale global event.
Education Model
Students who enroll into Tech-I attend structured courses online and work on projects that will benefit the community that they are living in. Learning portfolios and set learning targets which include successfully completing projects, financial planning and community service is used as a measure of student progress. The academic staff of Tech-I include a wide range of world class academics and industry leaders who have volunteered their time and expertise to mentor and supervise the students.
Mission Zero
Mission Zero is the driving force of Tech-I. Tech-I sees education as an integral part of helping individuals achieve their full potential. Mission Zero has two parts:
# Bringing the cost of education to zero. Through project-based learning and CDIO, student projects are able to add value to the community in which they are a part of. This allows students an authentic learning experience and making education sustainable.
# Having zero impact on the job market. Every year, large number of graduates leave universities and join the scores of people who are looking for jobs. But who is responsible for creating these jobs? This part of Mission Zero is about developing entrepreneurial graduates who think of creating jobs, not only competing for them. When a cohort of 100 graduates leaves a university, if 5 of them end up creating entrepreneurial undertaking and employing 95 people, they will offset the 95 jobs taken by their fellow graduates. This way we can ensure a steady supply of jobs for everyone. The 5:95 ratio is just an example.
xGTC
Tech-I organises a global event called the Global Technopreneurship Challenge. It is a competition aimed at addressing few of the . It encompasses a preliminary stage through a massive open online course carried out on Open Learning, the finalist will then be selected and invited to attend the finals in the host city. Each year the competition will be hosted by different cities across the globe. Cities bid for the rights to host the event each year. The first Global Technopreneurship Challenge was held in Kuwait in November 2015, with the preliminary stage held from July to September 2015.
Global Internship Programme
Global Internship Programme is Tech-I's global training platform for individuals who are interested in entrepreneurship and management. The Global Internship Program feeds into the organising committee of the year's GTC. Trainees under the program will experience what it's like to work with people of different cultures and experience the joys and stresses of planning a large scale global event.
The Canadian Business College is a small, private, for-profit career college. The school is based in Ontario, Canada. There are three locations, located in Toronto, Scarborough and Mississauga.
History
Canadian Business College was established by Mr. Mazher Jaffery who worked as the dean, president & CEO until he sold the colleges.
In November 2012, Canadian Business College began operating under new ownership with John Nelson assuming the CEO position until 2017.
In the past, Jaffery led Canadian Business College for twenty years as the President and CEO. During this time he was appointed by the Government of Canada to represent the business sector on the Toronto Training Board where he co-chaired the planning Committee. Jaffery was also elected as a Director for the Ontario Association of Career Colleges and chaired various committees including the Government Funding Committee, he was an outspoken about the Career Colleges need to be self regulated and championed inclusiveness of private education institutions. Jaffery also served as a Director for Social Planning Toronto, and was a representative on Municipal Affairs committee with the Toronto Board of Trade. Jaffery was appointed to represent the Toronto Education Community and helped launch Study Toronto to the International community funded by the City of Toronto.
Nelson held senior operation roles in educational institutions, including Kaplan Inc. and the American Farm School. His background includes multiple executive roles in the financial services industry and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard University. Nelson was in the executive committee at Career Colleges Ontario (CCO), serving as the board chair.
Accreditation
Canadian Business College is registered as an eligible Post Secondary Education (PSE) Institution by the Government of Canada. In 2011, the Law Society of Upper Canada determined the Paralegal program at Canadian Business College meets the standards and competencies for paralegal education program accreditation. Canadian Business College is among a number of career colleges that offer accredited paralegal education programs in Ontario. Qualified Canadian students can apply for financial assistance via the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) or grants through the Second Career program. Students may also be eligible for scholarships, bursaries and private financing options.
Paralegal Program
The paralegal program at Canadian Business College is accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada. This one-year program consists of 46 weeks of academic studies taught by lawyers, judges, consultants, and paralegals. It also includes 120 hours of internship. Graduates are eligible to take the Law Society's paralegal licensing exam upon completing the accredited courses. The paralegal license enables graduates to represents clients and organizations to give legal advice, in addition to appearing before certain courts, boards and tribunals throughout Ontario.
Law Clerk Program
The law clerk program is developed in partnership with The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO). Students are trained to draft and deliver legal documents, letters, memos and reports. Upon graduation, students are able to write the ILCO exams for Estates, Corporate, Real Estate and Litigation law.
Accounting Program
The accounting program allows students to learn the principles of fundamental accounting, payroll administration, and accounting software. Graduates are eligible for membership in the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA).
Business Management Program
The business management courses focus on developing business knowledge, leadership skills, and communications techniques. Graduates obtain a Professional Sales Certificate (PSC) from the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA).
Awards
Over the years, Canadian Business College has been the recipient of multiple awards. The school won the Gold Consumers Choice Award for Business Colleges in Toronto between 1997 and 2006, as well as the Consumers Choice awards for Computer Training from 2010 to 2012. Canadian Business College has also won the Top Choice Award for business schools in the Greater Toronto Area for multiple years. In November 2013, Canadian Business College won the inaugural Paralegal Cup hosted by the Ontario Paralegal Association.
History
Canadian Business College was established by Mr. Mazher Jaffery who worked as the dean, president & CEO until he sold the colleges.
In November 2012, Canadian Business College began operating under new ownership with John Nelson assuming the CEO position until 2017.
In the past, Jaffery led Canadian Business College for twenty years as the President and CEO. During this time he was appointed by the Government of Canada to represent the business sector on the Toronto Training Board where he co-chaired the planning Committee. Jaffery was also elected as a Director for the Ontario Association of Career Colleges and chaired various committees including the Government Funding Committee, he was an outspoken about the Career Colleges need to be self regulated and championed inclusiveness of private education institutions. Jaffery also served as a Director for Social Planning Toronto, and was a representative on Municipal Affairs committee with the Toronto Board of Trade. Jaffery was appointed to represent the Toronto Education Community and helped launch Study Toronto to the International community funded by the City of Toronto.
Nelson held senior operation roles in educational institutions, including Kaplan Inc. and the American Farm School. His background includes multiple executive roles in the financial services industry and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard University. Nelson was in the executive committee at Career Colleges Ontario (CCO), serving as the board chair.
Accreditation
Canadian Business College is registered as an eligible Post Secondary Education (PSE) Institution by the Government of Canada. In 2011, the Law Society of Upper Canada determined the Paralegal program at Canadian Business College meets the standards and competencies for paralegal education program accreditation. Canadian Business College is among a number of career colleges that offer accredited paralegal education programs in Ontario. Qualified Canadian students can apply for financial assistance via the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) or grants through the Second Career program. Students may also be eligible for scholarships, bursaries and private financing options.
Paralegal Program
The paralegal program at Canadian Business College is accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada. This one-year program consists of 46 weeks of academic studies taught by lawyers, judges, consultants, and paralegals. It also includes 120 hours of internship. Graduates are eligible to take the Law Society's paralegal licensing exam upon completing the accredited courses. The paralegal license enables graduates to represents clients and organizations to give legal advice, in addition to appearing before certain courts, boards and tribunals throughout Ontario.
Law Clerk Program
The law clerk program is developed in partnership with The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO). Students are trained to draft and deliver legal documents, letters, memos and reports. Upon graduation, students are able to write the ILCO exams for Estates, Corporate, Real Estate and Litigation law.
Accounting Program
The accounting program allows students to learn the principles of fundamental accounting, payroll administration, and accounting software. Graduates are eligible for membership in the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA).
Business Management Program
The business management courses focus on developing business knowledge, leadership skills, and communications techniques. Graduates obtain a Professional Sales Certificate (PSC) from the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA).
Awards
Over the years, Canadian Business College has been the recipient of multiple awards. The school won the Gold Consumers Choice Award for Business Colleges in Toronto between 1997 and 2006, as well as the Consumers Choice awards for Computer Training from 2010 to 2012. Canadian Business College has also won the Top Choice Award for business schools in the Greater Toronto Area for multiple years. In November 2013, Canadian Business College won the inaugural Paralegal Cup hosted by the Ontario Paralegal Association.
Yoshio Ishizaka () is a Japanese industrialist who has held numerous high level positions in the Toyota Motor Corporation, including Executive Vice President.
Early Life
Ishizaka was raised in the city of Machida, part of the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. He graduated from the Hitotsubashi University School of Law in 1963 and was hired by Toyota Motor Corporation’s Sales Division in 1964.
Career
Ishizaka was responsible for launching the Lexus brand in the United States starting the 1980's and he became President of Toyota Motor Sales, USA in 1996. Since 2001 he has served as Executive Vice President in charge of Toyota's overall overseas operations and is a Senior Advisor to the Board.
Early Life
Ishizaka was raised in the city of Machida, part of the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. He graduated from the Hitotsubashi University School of Law in 1963 and was hired by Toyota Motor Corporation’s Sales Division in 1964.
Career
Ishizaka was responsible for launching the Lexus brand in the United States starting the 1980's and he became President of Toyota Motor Sales, USA in 1996. Since 2001 he has served as Executive Vice President in charge of Toyota's overall overseas operations and is a Senior Advisor to the Board.
Joswell Valdez is a Dominican American businessman and a mobile application programmer. Valdez is also the founder of Izzy Health a telemedicine App focus in providing accessible and affordable high quality healthcare in developing countries and founder of PocketSpace, a digital agency based in New York City.
Early life and entrepreneurship
Joswell Valdez was born on 5 January 1987 in Bronx, New York. Although his parents came to the US during their teenage years, they lived in between the US and the Dominican Republic as kids. He attended the Bronx community college, but later dropped to pursue what he loved most, entrepreneurship. As a self-made entrepreneur, Valdez was inspired by the digital revolution. His interest in Entrepreneurship began when he was only seventeen years old through entrepreneurial mentorship he got from his father.
His first project was the "Street Bangaz" documentary at the age of 18. According to a New York Biz article, Valdez is among the very few young people who have embraced the immense business opportunities that technology presents. The Street Bangaz documentary featured renowned music artists such as Method Man, Redman, Jim Jones, Black Child, Ice Cube, Immortal Technique, Max B and many more. Because of entrepreneurial skills, Street Bangaz was released in 2008 and sold 100,000 copies through outlets such as Best Buy, Target, and Virgin Megastores.
Career
Although his has been part of many entrepreneurial projects, recent projects include IZZY Health (Jan 2018 - Present) and PocketSpace (Dec 2014 - Present).
IZZY Health
A digital healthcare startup focus in providing high quality healthcare in developing countries. IZZY Health is a web app where individuals can have unlimited message consultations with their own dedicated care team, which consists of a family medicine physician, a psychologist, and a nutritionist. Providing access to affordable and personalized healthcare globally is our mission with the help of AI. The product is available for markets in Latin America, Africa, and South East Asia.
PocketSpace (Dec 2014 - Present)
Valdez is also a Senior Application Development Specialist and Founder of PocketSpace. Over the years, he has been active in the provision of a top-notch app development, mobile marketing, as well as consulting services. PocketSpace plays an effective management role of the various stages of project life cycle (from concept to roll out). Valdez' PocketSpace company has helped Ubair, a jet charter company, from idea stage to a successful exit. In fact, a CNN article highlighted that Ubair rely on complex predictive algorithms to aggregate aircraft availability data from hundreds of private jet operators and provide quotes within seconds.
Early life and entrepreneurship
Joswell Valdez was born on 5 January 1987 in Bronx, New York. Although his parents came to the US during their teenage years, they lived in between the US and the Dominican Republic as kids. He attended the Bronx community college, but later dropped to pursue what he loved most, entrepreneurship. As a self-made entrepreneur, Valdez was inspired by the digital revolution. His interest in Entrepreneurship began when he was only seventeen years old through entrepreneurial mentorship he got from his father.
His first project was the "Street Bangaz" documentary at the age of 18. According to a New York Biz article, Valdez is among the very few young people who have embraced the immense business opportunities that technology presents. The Street Bangaz documentary featured renowned music artists such as Method Man, Redman, Jim Jones, Black Child, Ice Cube, Immortal Technique, Max B and many more. Because of entrepreneurial skills, Street Bangaz was released in 2008 and sold 100,000 copies through outlets such as Best Buy, Target, and Virgin Megastores.
Career
Although his has been part of many entrepreneurial projects, recent projects include IZZY Health (Jan 2018 - Present) and PocketSpace (Dec 2014 - Present).
IZZY Health
A digital healthcare startup focus in providing high quality healthcare in developing countries. IZZY Health is a web app where individuals can have unlimited message consultations with their own dedicated care team, which consists of a family medicine physician, a psychologist, and a nutritionist. Providing access to affordable and personalized healthcare globally is our mission with the help of AI. The product is available for markets in Latin America, Africa, and South East Asia.
PocketSpace (Dec 2014 - Present)
Valdez is also a Senior Application Development Specialist and Founder of PocketSpace. Over the years, he has been active in the provision of a top-notch app development, mobile marketing, as well as consulting services. PocketSpace plays an effective management role of the various stages of project life cycle (from concept to roll out). Valdez' PocketSpace company has helped Ubair, a jet charter company, from idea stage to a successful exit. In fact, a CNN article highlighted that Ubair rely on complex predictive algorithms to aggregate aircraft availability data from hundreds of private jet operators and provide quotes within seconds.