Be part of the solution.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SPECTRUM: One 4-hour weekend course

My vision is to impact the world through compassion & action.

– DR. KATHERINE AHN WALLACE, FOUNDER

OCCares is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring the next generation of Social Entrepreneurs as Agents of Change. We fulfill this vision through Project Y, a youth social entrepreneurship program developed in partnership with Pepperdine University & University of California Irvine.

Make a Difference! Join the OCCares 2024 workshop for high school students and ignite your passion for social entrepreneurship!

Here’s what’s in store:

  1. Social Enterprise Spectrum Course: Dive into the curriculum by Pepperdine University and explore the fascinating world of social enterprises.

  2. Pitch Perfect: Learn the art of pitching your vision from Conrad Nidzielski, a young entrepreneur and two-time pitch competition champion.

  3. My Why: Be inspired by Jason Strickner, a graduate student in Pepperdine’s Social Entrepreneurship & Change program, as he shares his journey.

Workshop goals:

  • Understand what social entrepreneurship truly means.

  • Develop leadership and business skills.

  • Contribute to your community through a post-workshop volunteer activity (up to 20 service hours!).

  • Walk away with a certificate of completion.

When: Fall 2024. Date TBA
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Where: OCCares @ Aviara Centers, 11121 Los Alamitos Blvd. Ste 203, Los Alamitos, CA 90720.

Let’s create positive change together!

Course Fee: $195
Fee waiver for occares club members

To Register:
Download and email completed occares club/course registration form to drahn@occares.org

Deadline to register:
TBA

  • High Schools

    which require service hours

  • Organizations

    that need volunteers

  • Students and Parents

    who want to change the world

The Social Enterprise Spectrum

One 4-hour weekend course. Sign up to find out more.

Join US in the Spring for The Social Enterprise Spectrum

Learn about Servant Leadership, Philanthropy and how Innovative Business Solutions can help solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. Thought Leaders will engage students in discussion about businesses that pack a social punch like the following companies.

How it works.

Complete the 4-Hour Course + Serve your Community

= Earn up to 20 Service Hours

and

A Certificate of Completion from Pepperdine University (spring)

University of California, Irvine (fall)

Partner with Us

Schools

In addition to a specially designed curriculum, we provide volunteer opportunities through vetted community organizations and verify service hours.

Students

As you prepare for college, learn about social entrepreneurship, leadership and how to impact your Community while earning service hours.

Thought Leaders

Tell your story and inspire our students. One presentation on one weekend. Amplify your message and make a difference.

Non Profits

If you have volunteer opportunities, contact us to see if we can work together. Our student leaders may be able to help.