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An online training programme that inspires action on global challenges through social entrepreneurship and the power of skills
Be part of the solutions for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
BeChangeMaker provides access to high quality learning content on HP LIFE, tools and technology for startup acceleration, dedicated coaching, mentoring and customized support, as well as the opportunity to tap into a diverse global network of potential supporters and investors.
HP LIFE, a programme of the HP Foundation, provides 32 free online learning courses for entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners worldwide.
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Key dates
Application open
15 March 2022
Teams selected
6 June 2022
Programme kick-off
15 June 2022
Final Pitch
29 September 2022
”BeChangeMaker helped us clarify our goals and what we aim to achieve.
Join BeChangeMaker 2022
Form a team
Step 1
Form a team of 2 to 5 people who share the same vision, are between 18 and 35 years old and choose a team leader.
Share your challenge
Step 2
Introduce your team and share your social challenge in a 1-min video. Upload the video to YouTube as unlisted – this is to be included in your online application.
Submit your application
Step 3
The team leader needs to submit the application on behalf of the team by 6 June. Please make sure that each of the team member has read and agreed to the Official Rules and created an account on HP LIFE to access the free courses before submitting the application.
Team will be selected
Step 4
30 teams will be selected to officially join the programme – announcement to be made on 13 June. BeChangeMaker 2022 will kick off with an orientation on 15 June.
Organizing team
BeChangeMaker 2022
Grace Lung
Grace is the Senior Manager of Partnership Programmes at WorldSkills, which is the global hub for skills excellence and development. She works closely with the HP Foundation on the creation and implementation of BeChangeMaker to offer opportunities to youth for career building and transforming the way we think about social change and the use of skills.
Michal Jirasek
Michal is the CEO of Founderscope and the creator of the Gamified Startup Toolkit. He supports startups, social enterprises, and companies to innovate and optimize their businesses to create positive impact in the world. Michal was the coach for BeChangeMaker 2018.
Kim Tolbert
Kim is the Social Impact & Sustainability Network Manager for the HP Foundation. In this role, she works with the HP Foundation team to engage HP employees in its giving and volunteering programs, including HP LIFE. As Program Manager, Kim will partner with Worldskills to inspire HP employees to share their expertise as volunteer mentors for this year’s BeChangeMaker teams.
Ina Progonati
Ina is the HP LIFE Partnership Consultant for the HP Foundation, leading the HP LIFE programme that offers 30 free online courses in 7 languages to build key business competencies. Previous to HP LIFE Ina was a founding member of Global Citizen. With the great support from the HP Foundation, Ina works closely with WorldSkills on the creation and implementation of BeChangeMaker.
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BeChangeMaker 2022
The HP Foundation is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that, with the help of HP employees, funds philanthropic programs for underserved communities where we live, work, and do business by supporting technology-related learning, charitable giving, volunteering, and disaster relief programs.
WorldSkills has built a movement that is changing the lives of young people through skills. More than 80 Member organizations which reach two-thirds of the world’s population and create measurable impact at every level. They build the confidence of millions of young people, empowering communities and fueling economies. WorldSkills is a movement of change.
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