SIFE SLC Kingston

About SIFE & ACE

About SIFE St. Lawrence College Kingston

SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) is a new program to St. Lawrence College beginning in the fall 2008 academic year.  SIFE St. Lawrence College Kingston is an amalgamation of multiple entrepreneurial efforts put forth by dedicated SLC students.  The goal of SIFE SLC Kingston is to create economic opportunities and growth both within our academic and local communities; while gaining valuable entrepreneurial skills.

Mission Statement

We provide innovative solutions for our community.

Vision Statement

To become the heart of growth in our community.

Value Statement

Integrity, innovation, community and sustainability.

What is SIFE?

SIFE is a link between business and higher education that prepares the next generation of entrepreneurs for their careers.  SIFE’s worldwide network consists of business executives, both college and university students, as well as academic leaders.  SIFE teams are developed to serve their communities through projects that take learning outside of the classroom and place it into practice: solving real problems, creating leaders, and bettering our world.

Each SIFE team is required to fulfill the following criteria through the efforts of their projects as a whole:

SIFE teams are run by students with the oversight of a faculty advisory, as well as the support of their school and national SIFE mentors.  SIFE teams present annually on their accomplishments at a regional final, national final and world cup final depending on team standings.  Skills learned from tasks completed cultivate business professionals from students while still in the classroom.

Click here to find out more about SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise).

What is ACE?

ACE is a national charitable organization that facilitates SIFE teams within Canada.  ACE stands for Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship.  There are over 50 university and colleges within ACE’s network; with over 2,000 students that have SIFE teams (ACE chapters) across Canada.  ACE actively mentors its SIFE teams while creating relationships with independent and national businesses.

Click here to find out more about ACE (Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship).

Video on ACE Canada

Video on SIFE World