Media Advisory: Honourable Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Greets Future School for Social Entrepreneurs Ontario Fellows at Regent Park

TORONTO, June 26, 2012 /CNW/ - The School for Social Entrepreneurs - Ontario (SSE-O), a new approach to social justice and equitable economic prosperity, comes to Ontario! SSE-O's untraditional and unique educational model puts the emphasis on students as self-directed learners. By nurturing community-based social entrepreneurs of all ages and backgrounds, SSE-O supports social-purpose businesses and innovative non-profits that address the evolving and complex challenges faced by local communities.

What:	Launch Event & Ribbon Cutting
Who:	The Hon. Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
	Alastair Wilson, Chief Executive, SSE UK & Global
	Marjorie Victor Brans, Director, SSE Ontario
When:	Wednesday June 27, 2012
	●	4pm:	Registration and refreshments
	●	4:30pm:	Remarks and ribbon cutting
	●	5pm:	Information session
Where:	Daniels Centre of Learning
	540 Dundas Street East at Sackville

The School for Social Entrepreneurs Ontario (SSE-O) is based on a highly successful model from the UK's School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE UK/Global), founded in London in 1997 by Michael Young, the UK's foremost social entrepreneur. There are now 12 SSE schools, with eight sites based in the UK and two franchise schools operating internationally in Australia. An Ontario collaborative formed in 2010 to bring SSE-O to North America.

 

Marjorie Brans, Director, SSE-O [email protected], 647-402-3559

Media Contact: Cynthia Ross [email protected], 416-882-3731