Columbus International Program

Community Connections Study Group

Social Entrepreneurship

Participants from the Ukraine

 

The Ukrainian group getting to know one another at orientation

Dealing with all of the IRS tax forms and receiving first stipend money

Taking a few minutes for a laugh and smile after lunch

On the Ohio State House steps

Listening to the State House Guide as we begin the tour

Enjoying the afternoon sun at the Santa Maria in

Downtown Columbus

 

Dr. Phil Lehman leads the group through a discussion on curriculum

and distance learning at Carnegie Mellon University

Sseen here at the Union Project a Social Enterprise located

in a distressed neighborhood in Pittsburgh PA

Outdoor Ventures in Pittsburgh shows that not all Social Enterprises

need to be serious.  Some can even be fun as they strive to educate

the public about the joy of the outdoor activities.

The group discovered the strength of character needed to help

those individuals with various "barriers" to become self sufficient members

of the community with their visit to Goodwill Industries

Discussing the experience at Franklin County MR/DD’s

ARC Industries with Program Manager Joan Wilson,

The Global Gallery Coffee Shop in German Village was the perfect

place to to start the day and discuss the merits of Free Trade Coffee

with Executive Director, Connie DeJong

 

Displaying an attractive wall hanging featuring Guatemalan worry

dolls is participant, Olena who inadvertently has “framed” participant

Lyudmyla while visiting the Global Gallery at the Easton Town Center. 

With over 2,000 products for sale, the Global Gallery with its multiple

locations is considered unique in the industry and one of central

Ohio’s prized Social Enterprises.

Taking notes during this informative session

Jerr Boschee

The Jerr Boschee Seminar on Social Entrepreneurship will forever be a

highlight for this group.