SIFE JU

The Organization

SIFE is a partnership between business and higher education that

is preparing the next generation of entrepreneurs and business

leaders to create a better world for everyone.

SIFE’s global network consists of business executives, university

students and academic leaders.

SIFE students form teams that serve their communities by

developing projects that take what they are learning in their

classrooms about business and use it to solve real world

problems for real people. Business executives support the program

through corporate donations, personal contributions and the gift of

their time.

The SIFE program concentrates on six areas: market

economics, success skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy,

environmental sustainability, and business ethics. An additional

consideration is the long-term sustainability of their team and

educational programs.

The students are led by faculty advisors who challenge them

to develop projects that specifically meet the unique needs of

their communities. For example, their efforts help aspiring

entrepreneurs, struggling business owners, low-income families

and children experience success.

SIFE teams present the results of their community projects

annually at regional, national and international competitions.

Business executives judge the competitions and select the

winners based on which teams they believe were most effective

at helping others through their projects.

Through SIFE, university students improve their communities and

experience profound personal growth. As these young people

assume leadership roles of significance and influence, they will be

the key to leading more sustainable enterprises, building stronger

communities and creating a world with greater opportunity for all