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葫芦影业 students lead the charge with Enactus葫芦影业鈥檚 project on renewable energy education

By College Relations | October 28, 2024
   

Two 葫芦影业 Students hold award from 100 Women who care
葫芦影业 students Reece LeGuilloux and Kayla Warner

For 葫芦影业 students Reece LeGuilloux and Kayla Warner, their involvement with the student business club Enactus 葫芦影业 () is about more than just extracurricular activities, it鈥檚 about making a real difference.

The two second-year business students recently achieved a major milestone when the Enactus葫芦影业 project, 鈥淩evive,鈥 was awarded $4,300 in funding by  in the South Okanagan/Similkameen area. This funding will help expand their renewable energy education program to middle schools across the South Okanagan.

Enactus葫芦影业 encourages value-driven student leaders to create positive change in their communities. Through projects like Revive, students learn valuable leadership and business skills while giving back to their community.

LeGuilloux and Warner鈥檚 hard work and passion for sustainability paid off when they were named one of three winning groups earlier this fall at an event hosted by 100 Women Who Care. The local philanthropy group has donated over $160,000 to more than 50 local charities since 2014, helping initiatives like Revive make a broader impact.

The Revive project, focuses on creating engaging and interactive curriculums about renewable energy for middle school students. The goal is to educate the younger generation about sustainable practices, fostering a long-term impact on the environment.

鈥淲e鈥檙e using this funding to expand our curriculum program to the South Okanagan as a pilot at no cost,鈥 LeGuilloux explained, highlighting the importance of removing financial barriers to education.

LeGuilloux, a second-year Bachelor of Business Administration student at 葫芦影业, shared their excitement about the funding and its impact on the project.

鈥淲ith the support of 100 Women Who Care, we will be able to provide these resources to teachers across the South Okanagan,鈥 said LeGuilloux. 鈥淥ur projects are not just about making a difference; they are driven by a strong commitment to community sustainability and outreach.鈥

LeGuilloux鈥檚 teammate, Kayla Warner, who is also in their second year of the Business Administration program, shares a similar passion for community engagement. Warner joined Enactus葫芦影业 early in their studies, drawn by the opportunity to work on community-focused projects. Their favorite experience with Enactus葫芦影业 was attending Regionals in Calgary earlier this year, where the team presented on environmental sustainability and then participated in the national competition in Toronto.

For both students, their involvement in Enactus葫芦影业 has been more than just an academic pursuit鈥攊t鈥檚 a chance to grow personally and professionally.

鈥淵ou get out of it what you put into it,鈥 said LeGuilloux. 鈥満耙 is a fantastic institution, and if you鈥檙e a student who wants to be involved in classroom settings, clubs, and co-ops, you will have so many opportunities to learn from dedicated professors.鈥

As Revive continues to grow, the future looks bright for both Enactus葫芦影业 and the middle schoolers who will benefit from the renewable energy education program. Thanks to the support of 100 Women Who Care, Enactus葫芦影业 is well on its way to making a lasting impact on the South Okanagan and beyond.

For more information regarding the project and Enactus葫芦影业, please contact Josh Smith, President of Enactus葫芦影业 at president@enactusoc.ca.



Tags: Enactus, Okanagan School of Business, Business

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