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Our programming provides skills-based training for vulnerable populations worldwide to improve lives through business and opportunities for professional development and service for students on Notre Dame’s campus and abroad.

Current Student? The McKenna Center offers a variety of academic and experiential programs for current Noter Dame students, including an academic minor and a study abroad program.

Notre Dame Student Opportunities

 

 

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Urban Poverty and Business Initiative

A global collaboration of university and non-profit partners empowering low-income entrepreneurs to start and grow sustainable businesses—active in 50+ cities worldwide.

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South Bend Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program (SBEAP)

A local chapter of UPBI empowering residents of South Bend, Indiana experiencing adverse circumstances to start or grow sustainable businesses.

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Mandela Washington Fellowship

A six-week leadership intensive for young African leaders focused on entrepreneurship education, opportunities to strengthen key skills, and to develop professional networks.

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Experiential Classroom

An intensive, three-day clinic for new and experienced entrepreneurship educators to learn best practices and the latest innovations.

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Notre Dame Student Opportunities

Academic and experiential programs in human development and global business open to current Notre Dame students.