Students Hold Annual Accounting Hackathon

Submitted by Lisa Knechtle-Jerkiewicz, Professor, Accounting 
  
The graduating class of the Business Administration – Accounting program in Kingston recently held the seventh annual Accounting Hackathon in collaboration with the national charity, Rise. In this action learning event, student teams worked with an entrepreneur to resolve a financial business issue.
 
Entrepreneurs participating in the event were located across Ontario and work with Rise, the only national charity dedicated to helping people with mental health conditions or addiction achieve financial independence through self-employment or small business ownership. Rise provides resources, mentorship, and micro-financing to eliminate barriers, improve life outcomes, and strengthen communities. 

KEYS Job Centre partners with Rise locally to offer the program in the Kingston area. Entrepreneurship can be a solution to barriers to employment faced by Canadians with mental health or addiction challenges, as it offers individuals the opportunity to re-enter the workplace on their own terms. Through Rise, local entrepreneurs can access resources and support to help them succeed. The SLC Accounting Hackathon offers students a unique opportunity to bring their learning to life while helping to contribute to these successes. 

For more information about Rise, please visit: NEED HELP LAUNCHING YOUR BUSINESS IDEA | Rise (risehelps.ca)