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An Accessible Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Independent Careers using a Blended –
Learning Methodology
Dr. Pio Fenton, WIT (Primary Author) Other contributors:
◦ Ms. Angela Collins, WIT Careers Service◦ Mr. Ciarán Cullen, Waterford County Enterprise
Board◦ Dr. Bill O Gorman, Centre for Enterprise
Development and Regional Economy
Built upon need for career opportunities in economically disadvantaged area
Aim to provide independent career options
Entrepreneurial flavour
Engender a sense of cohort
Provide practical skills and instil confidence
Blended learning for flexibility and sense of belonging
To engender a sense of empowerment in relation to the development of one's career specifically in terms of independent careers.
Provide access to established entrepreneurs with a view to establishing grounded knowledge exchange
To establish organic networks of support linking veteran entrepreneurs and novices in a manner that is good for all involved and has beneficial outcomes for the wider community.
To provide a base of knowledge and skills that increase confidence and self-belief but that also act as a guiding rope for career development and goal-achievement.
To induce a mindset of enablement that leads participants to seek further opportunities be they training, educational, vocational or venture oriented.
Introduction Day ◦ Keynote speaker◦ Group Activity◦ Engagement with mentor
Blended Learning Aspect◦ Project Management for businesses◦ Communication◦ Entrepreneurship and Independent careers.
Concluding /bridging event◦ Challenge◦ Future paths◦ Motivation Period
Some General Points◦ Inbuilt iterative approach would be useful◦ The concept of “Disadvantage” is quite narrow◦ Androgogy vs. Pedagogy◦ Some duplication in places◦ Need to outline a role for lead partner more clearly◦ Some points in the checklists are more to do with
administration of the course rather than design of the course – these should be separated more clearly
◦ Overall - a strong helpful structure for the development of a program