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PROSPER ACADEMY

PROSPER FOUNDATION

Welcome to
Prosper Academy

Introducing the newly reimagined Prosper Academy, Prosper Foundation's educational program for high school students. 

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Prosper Academy will be a newly revitalized educational initiative offering
accessible and engaging business education to youth throughout the school year.
Through a series of expert-led seminars and workshops, Prosper Academy will equip
you with critical skills in areas such as financial modeling, prompt engineering, and entrepreneurship planning.

 

The new Prosper Academy will feature a curated series of workshops and learning sessions that span a wide range of business disciplines — including but not limited to marketing, finance, strategy, entrepreneurship, leadership, and case competition preparation. Through this expanded format, participants will build fundamental business acumen while gaining exposure to specialized topics, ensuring they are well-prepared to succeed not only at Prosper Foundation’s flagship conferences, but also at other opportunities across the Lower Mainland.

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With only a select number of spots available, we are more than just a program. We are an exclusive gateway into the business world. Beyond learning, we are committed to connecting you with mentors and peers who can offer valuable insights and mentorship. You will gain hands-on experience that goes far beyond the classroom, equipping you with the confidence to step boldly into your future in business. 

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To keep Prosper Academy accessible for all attendees, we have designated 4 open house sessions that are open to any attendee who have signed up for a Prosper Foundation conference, including Ascend, STRIVE, Elevate, and Prosper. Please note that all open house sessions have limited capacity, so we recommend all attendees to register as soon as possible.

Schedule of Events

Session 1

September 20, 2025

Introduction to Prosper Academy and Business

Explore the fundamentals of business, including key functions like marketing, finance, HR, and operations. Learn how businesses make money.

Session 4

November 8, 2025

Business Strategy Fundamentals

Learn how companies create competitive advantage, choose growth paths, determine market positions, and make long-term strategic decisions. 

Session 7

March 14, 2026

Artificial Intelligence in Business

Explore the applications of AI in business, including research, organization, and automation, and learn how to build effective prompts for practical solutions. 

Session 10

May 16, 2026

Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation

Learn how to identify opportunities, test ideas, build MVPs, and develop business plans while preparing to pitch to investors and judges. 

Session 2

October 11, 2025

Finance I: Foundations of Finance

Understand core financial concepts such as costs, metrics, profit margins, and the basics of income statements and cash flow analysis.

Session 5

December 6, 2025

Introduction to
Marketing

Discover how to develop effective marketing strategies, build strong brands, understand customer journeys, and design campaigns that deliver results.

Session 8

March 28, 2026

Effective Human Resource

Gain insights into human resources, including hiring, motivating, training employees, managing performance, and resolving workplace challenges.

Session 3

October 25, 2025

Finance II: Advanced Finance

Dive deeper into financial analysis, learning about NPV, IRR, business risk, financing options, and financial ratios for effective decision-making.

Session 6

February 15, 2026

The Basics of
Financial Modeling

Apply data analysis and modelling techniques using Excel and other tools to interpret financial and operational scenarios for informed decision-making. 

Session 9

April 18, 2026

How to Perfect and
Polish Your Pitch

Develop professional presentation skills, refine slide decks, and practice delivering persuasive pitches for projects and competitions.

Open house sessions are highlighted in dark blue.

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