Are you a new founder of a business that cares about more than just the bottom line?
Are you seeking a career
change to 3rd sector?
Are you jumping in at the deep end as a new CEO and need the
support to make an impact?
Are you a current trustee or looking to join a board of trustees?
Do you want to help your current workplace become more
enterprising?
Do you want to encourage your workplace to value more than the
bottom line?
Do you want to build a strong Board with the correct legal
support?
The Circle Academy is a 12-week training programme, developed to
change the mindset and knowledge of candidates involved in More Than Profit
businesses. The Academy will be delivered through a mixture of expert led
sessions and practical learning, covering everything from Mindset and People to
Governance and Legal alongside unique income-generating tasks and mock Board meetings.
The candidates will leave
the programme with strong business and enterprise skills and the correct
mindset to allow them to make the biggest impact! Throughout the programme, candidates
will create a business plan which will then be pitched to an audience of
investors, funders and mentors.
The income generated
throughout the 6 tasks will go into a
‘pot’. There will be 2 winners, each will have an
equal share of the money.
They will be awarded in
categories of:
After the 12-week programme, the candidates will have use of
co-working space for a further 9 months alongside monthly meetings with the
Academy Manager. In addition, they will have 9 masterclasses where they can
continue to develop their skills. The opportunity for continuing support is
endless, with The Circle Academy alumni, who will be encouraged to become peer
mentors.
Does this sound like what you have been looking for?
Do you have more questions?
Please get in touch today as spaces are limited!
You can contact us for more information about The Circle
Academy by emailing our Academy Manager, Kara Swankie at kara@thecircledundee.org.uk
You can also visit our website for more information and to download a prospectus and application form at www.thecircledundee.org.uk/the-circle-academy/
