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SUMMARY:XIA Academy Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the XIAA Open House during the MNN University & College Day! \nGet to know XIA Academy\, meet our team\, and learn more about what we do. This is a great chance to explore how we help youth develop real-world skills in leadership\, teamwork\, public speaking\, and brand management. \nYou’ll be able to ask questions\, learn about our sessions and programs\, and hear from current XIAA attendees about their experiences. Whether you’re curious about joining XIAA or just exploring new opportunities\, our team will be happy to meet you\, share insights\, and answer your questions. \nCome see what makes XIA Academy a unique learning experience — we can’t wait to meet you! \n 
URL:https://xiaa.ca/event/xia-academy-open-house/
LOCATION:Muslim Neighbour Nexus Masjid\, 3520 Odyssey Drive\, Mississauga\, ON\, L5M 7N4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Own a Manufacturing Business (Age 12-18)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nReflection Rooted in Islamic Values\nWhat is manufacturing? Understanding production\, supply chains\, and value creation\nCore business concepts: operations\, logistics\, quality control\, and customer needs\nStartup essentials: capital\, equipment\, labor\, and legal structure\nCost breakdown: fixed vs. variable costs\, pricing strategies\, and margins\nHow to think like a manufacturer — problem-solving\, efficiency\, and innovation\nGuided walk-through of a mock manufacturing business plan and product lifecycle\nInteractive peer discussion and Q&A — ask what you really want to know\nFinal group debrief: reflect\, share takeaways\, and explore future business ideas\nParticipants are encouraged to come with their own manufacturing ideas in mind — we’ll explore them alongside other examples during the session. Dont’ have an idea? You’re still at the right place where we’ll provide a lot of examples\n\n  \nTopics Covered\n\nWhat it means to own and operate a manufacturing business\nThe connection between product design\, production\, and profitability\nHow operational planning helps manage risk and scale sustainably\nKey business concepts: supply chain\, inventory\, production costs\, and pricing\nAsking smart entrepreneurial questions and learning from real examples\nHabits that build confidence in business leadership and decision-making\n\n  \nFinal Reflection Activity\nWe’ll close with a group session designed to help participants: \n\nShare what they’ve learned\nIdentify takeaways for personal or entrepreneurial goals\nExplore how manufacturing knowledge supports independence and innovation\n\n  \nWhy This Event Matters\n\nEarly Exposure: Learn how products are made and businesses are built\nConfidence Boost: Get real with business planning and decision-making\nLife & Career Empowerment: Entrepreneurial thinking builds independence and opportunity\nInspiration & Community: Join peers who are ready to take charge of their ideas and future\n\n  \nEnrollment Details\n\nAge Group: 12–18\nDuration: 2 hours\nFormat: In-person workshop with interactive exercises and peer discussion\nParticipants: Ideal for youth curious about entrepreneurship\, manufacturing\, and business ownership\n\n  \nImportant Notes\n\nMaghrib prayer time will be during the session. We will take a break for prayer time.\nPlease arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the scheduled start time\nPickup is promptly at 9:00 PM. Please ensure timely arrival\nThere will be no discussion with organizers about the participant’s performance at the facility. If you have feedback\, questions\, or want to connect\, we’re happy to assist by phone before or after the event\n\n  \nContact Details\nWassim Amer – 416-770-2210\nWe won’t be able to answer your call during the session
URL:https://xiaa.ca/event/own-a-manufacturing-business-age-12-18/
LOCATION:Brite Office Spaces (400)\, 30 Eglinton Avenue West Unit 400\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, L5R 3E7
CATEGORIES:Business discovery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T120000
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SUMMARY:Be Creative\, Businessize Anything (Age 12-18)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nPart 1: Unlocking Creative Business Thinking \n\nWhat does it mean to “businessize” something?\nExplore the three pillars of business: product\, production\, and services\nReal-world examples of unexpected ideas turned into businesses\nTour the creativity-infused room\, filled with objects\, prompts\, and tools to spark ideas\nCollaborative workshop: use the room’s items to brainstorm and build business concepts\n\nPart 2: From Concept to Creation \n\nBreak into teams and choose an idea to develop\nBuild a mini business model: define your product/service\, audience\, and value\nPeer-to-peer feedback and creative refinement\nFinal group debrief: share your concept\, reflect on the process\, and explore next steps\n\nTopics Covered \n\nHow creativity fuels entrepreneurship\nBusiness fundamentals: product\, production\, and services explained\nTurning everyday objects and ideas into business opportunities\nCollaborative ideation and feedback\nBuilding confidence to pitch and pursue your ideas\n\nFinal Reflection Activity \nWe end with a group session where participants: \n\nPresent their mini business concepts\nShare what inspired their idea\nIdentify one takeaway to apply in their personal or academic journey\n\nWhy This Experience Matters \n\nBusiness Readiness: Learn how to be always ready and see through for business opportunities\nCreative Confidence: Discover how your imagination can lead to real-world impact\nReal-World Practice: Build something tangible in a room designed to spark innovation\nCommunity & Inspiration: Connect with peers who believe in building from scratch\n\nEnrollment Details \n\nAge Group: 12–18\nDuration: 2 hours\nFormat: In-person creative workshop in a specially designed space\nParticipants: Ideal for curious minds ready to explore business through creativity\nLimited Spots: If registration is full\, contact us to join the waitlist or subscribe for future sessions\n\nImportant Notes \nOut of respect for the facilitators and participants: \n\nPlease arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the start time\nPickup is promptly at session end time\nFor questions or feedback\, feel free to reach out before or after the event\, we’re here to support your journey
URL:https://xiaa.ca/event/be-creative-businessize-anything-age-12-18/
LOCATION:Sewar House\, 3545 Odyssey Dr.\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, L5M2S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business discovery,eXplore
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SUMMARY:Confidence as a leadership skill
DESCRIPTION:Confidence isn’t just a personality trait\, it’s a leadership tool. In this dynamic online session\, participants will explore how the mind builds (or blocks) confidence\, and how psychology fuels effective leadership. Through guided exercises\, real-life examples\, and actionable strategies\, attendees will walk away with tools they can use immediately to lead with clarity\, courage\, and conviction.\nWhether you’re starting a business\, leading a team or just managing your own life — this session will help you understand how confident leadership starts from within. \nAgenda Highlights \n\nConfidence & Leadership: The Connection\nHow the Mind Builds (or Blocks) Confidence\nHow to Build Confidence (15 min)\n\nWhy This Workshop Matters \n\nLearn how to rewire your mindset for confident leadership\nLeave with a clear plan to grow your confidence over the next month.\n\nVenue \n\nThis is a virtual event. All registered participants will receive the meeting link prior to the session.\nWe recommend joining the meeting a few minutes early. You’ll be admitted right at the scheduled start time\, and the session will begin promptly.
URL:https://xiaa.ca/event/confidence-as-a-leadership-skill/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy - Fundamentals (Age 12-18)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nHour 1: Learn the Fundamentals \n– Understanding what money means — personally and in business \n– Why financial literacy matters\, even before you earn your first dollar \n– Personal budgeting: income\, expenses\, saving\, and goals \n– Business budgeting: revenue\, profit\, OPEX vs. CAPEX \n– How to observe financial decision-making — key questions and clues \nHour 2: Real-World Application \n– Guided walk-through of a sample personal budget and a mock business scenario \n– Interactive peer discussion and Q&A — ask what you really want to know \n– Final group debrief: reflect\, share takeaways\, and explore future financial goals \n  \nTopics Covered\n– What financial literacy means — at any age \n– The connection between personal money habits and business success \n– How budgeting helps manage risk and build resilience \n– Key finance concepts: assets\, liabilities\, equity\, income\, and profit \n– Asking smart financial questions and learning from real examples \n– Habits that build confidence in money matters \n  \nFinal Reflection Activity\nWe’ll close with a group session designed to help participants: \n– Share what they’ve learned \n– Identify takeaways for personal or entrepreneurial goals \n– Explore how financial knowledge supports independence and success \n\nWhy This Event Matters\n– Early Exposure: Learn financial concepts that help with personal choices and future ventures \n– Confidence Boost: Get real with budgeting and finance — no jargon\, no judgment \n– Life & Career Empowerment: Financial literacy builds independence\, whether you’re saving for something or starting something \n– Inspiration & Community: Join peers who are ready to take charge of their money and mindset \n  \nEnrollment Details\n– Age Group: 12–18 \n– Duration: 2 hours \n– Format: In-person workshop with interactive exercises and peer discussion \n– Sponsored by: This is a free-standing event without sponsorship \n– Participants: Ideal for youth seeking to build financial literacy and take charge of their money mindset. \n– Spots: Limited. If registration is full\, contact us to be added to our waitlist or to receive updates about upcoming sessions and future programs. \n  \nImportant Notes\n– Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the scheduled start time \n– Pickup is promptly at 9:00 PM. Please ensure timely arrival \n– There will be no discussion with organizers about the participant’s performance at the facility. If you have feedback\, questions\, or want to connect. We’re happy to assist by phone before or after the event.
URL:https://xiaa.ca/event/financial-literacy-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Brite Office Spaces (400)\, 30 Eglinton Avenue West Unit 400\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, L5R 3E7
CATEGORIES:Finance
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SUMMARY:Business Uncovered: Discover a Real Business (Age 12-18)
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nHour 1: Learn the fundamentals: \n\nUnderstanding what business is and why it might interest you”\nEntrepreneurial mindset: from risk to resilience\nFrom idea to launch: the basic steps to build something real\nHow to observe a business in action — key questions and clues\n\nHour 2: Inside the Business \n\nGuided tour of a real local business by the owner\nSit-down session and open Q&A with the owner — ask what you really want to know\nFinal group debrief to reflect\, share lessons\, and explore next steps\n\nTopics Covered\n\nThe real definition and purpose of a business\nEntrepreneurial habits and mindset\nTurning ideas into income — the process simplified\nWhat to look for inside an operating business\nSmart ways to ask questions and learn from experience\nLessons from the field: reflecting and applying what you saw\n\nFinal Reflection Activity\nWe end with a group session where participants: \n\nShare lessons learned\nIdentify takeaways for their own journey\nExplore future business ideas or personal goals\n\nWhy This Course Matters\n\nEarly Exposure: Get ahead by learning what business really looks like — not just what you see on social media.\nConfidence Boost: Ask your questions freely and hear honest answers from someone who’s built it.\nCareer Empowerment: Gain insight whether you want to start something or join something big.\nInspiration & Community: Connect with peers and mentors who believe in real-world learning.\n\n \nEnrollment Details\n\nAge group: 12-18\nDuration: 2 hours\nFormat: In-person experience with guided tour\nSponsored by: A&J CPA\, making this valuable learning opportunity possible\nParticipants: Ideal for young minds ready to explore real possibilities\nLimited spots available. If registration full\, please contact us to be added to our waitlist. We’ll let you know as soon as a spot opens or when the next session launches. You can also subscribe to our newsletter for updates on upcoming events and programs.\n\n \nImportant Notes\nOut of respect for the business host: \n\nPlan to arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.\nPickup is sharp at closing time: 9:00 PM. Please ensure timely arrival.\nThere will be no opportunity to speak with organizers about the event or participant’s performance at the facility\, before or after the event. However\, we’re happy to assist! Feel free to connect with us directly before or after the event for any questions\, feedback\, or follow-ups.
URL:https://xiaa.ca/event/business-uncovered-discover-a-real-business/
LOCATION:A&J CPA\, 418 Iroquois Shore Road\, Suite 204\, Oakville\, Ontario\, L6H 0X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business discovery
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