On February 21, Lalit Guglani, our Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, was invited by FedDev President Nancy Gardiner to participate in a Youth Entrepreneurship Roundtable with the Honourable Federal Minister Filomena Tassi, responsible for the Federal Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), to discuss ways to enhance support for entrepreneurship in the region.
The roundtable provided an opportunity to discuss the experiences and challenges facing young entrepreneurs, as well as ways the government and entrepreneurship ecosystem can better support emerging entrepreneurs.
The Minister showed a keen interest in COIE's programming and approach, engaging in detailed discussions with COIE Director Lalit Guglani. The discussion highlighted COIE's agile, experiential programming and the opportunities the Centre provides to foster an entrepreneurial mindset and essential skills for future change leaders.
This event highlighted the importance of dialogue between the entrepreneurship ecosystem and government officials in shaping supportive policies and programs. It also underscored Centennial College's role in preparing students for lifelong success through experiential learning and innovative programs.
Learn more about the Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (COIE).