COIE Information Session (in-person)
COIE Information Session (in-person)
⏰ Time: January 20 | 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Location: 8th Floor, Event Center, Progress Campus, Centennial CollegeInformation Session Agenda
⏰ 11:45 AM — Doors Open
Welcome and check-in⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 PM — Information Session
Program overview, key opportunities, and Q&A⏰ 1:00 – 1:30 PM — Networking Session
Meet the COIE team, connect with peers, and ask follow-up questions
☕🥪 Light refreshments will be provided
Are you interested in building your problem-solving, communication, creativity, and innovation skills? Join the Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (COIE) at Centennial College for an engaging Information Session, 🌱 Discover how our entrepreneurship and changemaking programs can equip you with the skills and competencies for lifelong success
This September 2025, COIE has an exciting lineup of events and activities for you:
📍 Event Centre (Winter Room), Progress Campus, Centennial College
📅 Tuesday March 3rd, 8am-6pm
🍽️ Breakfast, lunch and refreshments providedChangemaker Mindset Series: Engage with industry experts, gain valuable insights, and expand your professional network.
SDG Innovation Lab: Global Goals Jam, SDGs LAB Badge, SDG Innovation Competition
Workshops: Entrepreneurial Workshops with Mentors, Side Hustle Workshops, Teach for Change, Mindset Minutes
Pop-Up & Connect | Special Giveaways
Immersive Innovation Lab: VR Studio: Startup Pitching Lab, Immersive AI Tools, VR Studio: Workplace Ready & Interview Lab, VR Studio: Public Speaking Lab
COIE Demo Day W26: All-Star Pitch Competition: Hear students, alumni and community members share their business ideas through short pitches, showcase their projects, and connect with the community.
Coursera for Careers: An exclusive opportunity for Centennial students to earn professional certificates at no cost alongside their curriculum through Coursera.
🚨 We’re Hiring: COIE Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ambassadors! Are you passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and making things happen? Join our team and become a changemaker on campus!
Alumni Impact Series: Be inspired by the journeys of COIE alumni making a difference in their industries and communities.
COIE Book Club: We’d love to create a zero-pressure, practical space for you to develop your entrepreneurial mindset, exchange thought-provoking ideas with fellow book lovers, and connect with like-minded people in the COIE community! 📚 Each month, we gift some of our most engaged students with recommended books for free.
The Centre of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (COIE) is:
a vibrant hub within the department of Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ARIES) at Centennial College
an empowering environment to develop a sustainable entrepreneurial mindset and actionable lifelong skills
focused on delivering innovative and experiential entrepreneurial programs and activities to support students, staff and community to succeed in their personal, professional, societal and business goals and become change-leaders
committed to equip our participants with learning opportunities that future-proof their careers and make an impact to build a better world
Learn more about our mission and purpose here: https://accel.centennialcollege.ca/about/
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How to get there:
Centennial College Event Centre, Toronto (East – Scarborough)
Located at: 937 Progress Avenue, Toronto, “R – Hospitality” Building, 8th floor (Enter building using any entrance, or use the separate entrance to Event Centre and elevators to the 8th floor. Signs for Event Centre are throughout the building.)
Parking:
Use Lot 2 or 3, to park vehicle closest to Event Centre, located in the Hospitality Building. Parking charges are included with conference registration. Please retain parking lot entry ticket, and present it at registration to get your complimentary parking exit ticket.