{"id":4055,"date":"2019-01-28T12:13:47","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T17:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/entr\/?page_id=4055"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:26:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:26:37","slug":"learning-community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/entr\/opportunities\/learning-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Community"},"content":{"rendered":"
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entrepreneurship Learning Community (ELC)<\/h1>\n
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As an incoming freshman, you can join a community of like-minded students by enrolling in ENTR 20000: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation as part of a cohort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You’ll jumpstart your progress toward the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, connect with peers who share your interests, and participate in speaker events and community-building activities.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The ELC helped to create great friendships and relationships in and out of the classroom. The people you meet will not only help you in the ELC classes, but they are contacts you will run into over and over again. The ELC provides great life experience that will set you apart from everyone else.<\/p>\n\n <\/blockquote>\n

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BENEFITS<\/p>\n \n

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Connect with other students by taking ENTR 20000 “Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation.”

\n\nJumpstart completion of the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, which is similar to a minor. Receive a spot in the next required core course.

\n\nEngage with guest speakers, participate in workshops, and other activities designed to build community.

\n\nTurbocharge your Purdue degree with entrepreneurship to enhance your career prospects and choices.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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BELONGING<\/p>\n \n

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Connect with students who share a similar interest in innovation and entrepreneurship.

\n\nExpand your creativity by exploring new products and evaluating new business ventures.

\n\nFind key resources and people who can help turn your ideas into reality.

\n\nStrengthen your sense of belonging and success at Purdue.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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This learning community is separate from “The Data Mine (TDM) – Entrepreneurship Cohort”.<\/strong> Reach out to learn more!
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