Learning objectives

Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship & AI for Social good

Knowledge

Understanding the principles and values of the Social Economy such as solidarity, cooperation, social inclusion, and sustainable development, distinguishing it from traditional profit-oriented economic models.
Theoretical knowledge of the main organizational forms of social economy actors (cooperatives, associations, social enterprises, foundations) and their role in addressing community needs.
Understanding of key elements of social entrepreneurship, including mission-driven business models, community-based value creation, and strategies for achieving social impact.
Theoretical understanding of digital and AI-based tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Canva AI, MindMeister) and their potential in enhancing social economy initiatives (communication, project planning, data analysis).
Gain knowledge of analyzing and comparing real case studies of successful social economy enterprises, evaluating their impact, scalability, and sustainability models.

Skills

Conduct targeted research and gather data from reliable sources, including AI-powered tools, to analyze needs, trends, and opportunities in the local community.
Evaluate existing social economy initiatives, identifying best practices, innovative strategies, and potential areas of improvement or replication.
Collaborate effectively in a group setting, assigning roles, managing tasks, and co-creating outputs such as reports, proposals, and presentations.
Use digital and AI tools (Canva AI for presentation design, ChatGPT for brainstorming and writing support, MindMeister for mapping ideas) to develop creative, coherent, and professional project materials.
Design a concrete proposal for a social economy initiative, including goals, target groups, business model, sustainability aspects, and implementation plan.
Present the final project to an audience, using clear, persuasive, and well-structured communication, both orally and in writing.

Responsibility & Autonomy

Exercise self-management by organizing work schedules, respecting deadlines, and adapting to group dynamics and evolving project demands.
Take responsibility for quality and accuracy of their individual contributions and for the overall coherence and success of the team project.
Demonstrate openness to constructive feedback from peers and trainers and integrate it into their work to improve the final output.
Develop a proactive and ethical mindset, recognizing the role of social innovation in building inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities.
Reflect critically on the impact of their project, evaluating how their ideas could affect real people and environments, and adjusting accordingly.
Value civic engagement, inclusion, and sustainability as guiding principles for designing and implementing social economy initiatives.
Show resilience and creativity when solving problems, especially in contexts of limited resources or uncertainty, as often found in the social economy sector.