Trumped At A Glance
The 2010 Trumped Competition will reach 13 schools in three regions across Nova Scotia. Catering to promising undergraduate and graduate students of diverse faculties as well as aspiring entrepreneurs, Trumped will draw the young, ambitious, and motivated leaders of tomorrow.
Trumped is a post-secondary business competition that challenges college and university students to solve real Nova Scotia business problems under the dual pressures of time and resource constraints. Teams of up to four entrepreneurial student leaders will develop solutions to specific business challenges and compete with each other for cash and other prizes. Participants will gain valuable firsthand experience and develop business and personal relationships with competitors and provincial business leaders in communities across the province. This collaborative process will mirror the entrepreneurial experience and require students to display leadership, creativity and teamwork skills. The competition will help prepare students to take their places in the Nova Scotia business community after the completion of their studies.
Overview:
- 13 academic partners
- Real, local entrepreneurs
- Over $81,000 raised for the CCS
- Major corporate involvement
- Top advertising firms working with competitors
- National, regional, and student media recognition
- Mentorship and feedback by industry professionals for competitors
- Real, tangible results competitors can show employers
- Tons of training opportunities for competitors from leading creative firms and business dev
