The On My Feet Social Enterprise Program is a leading Australian university-based competition whereby participants form teams of 2-3 to create their own micro-business selling On My Feet running socks, competing against fellow tertiary students from their state.

Students are supported through the 12 week process of planning, executing and reviewing business strategies by an industry professional as a mentor. Previous and current mentors have been professionals from firms such as Macquarie Bank, Westpac, KordaMentha, Chevron, Titan Digital and Deloitte. All profits raised go to help Australia's homeless community get back on their feet.

Students are welcome to nominate a business partner (or two), whilst individual entrants will be assigned a partner (or two) to compete with. Student teams have four weeks to submit their business plans before they execute their strategies throughout the remaining weeks of the competition.

The dates for the Semester 1, 2018 Program are: 5 March - 1 June 2018

Benefits for Students:

Opportunities and benefits for participants involve:

•Practical Business Experience: Plan and run your own micro-business for three months without the risk usually associated with business-ownership.

•Deals: Plan and execute strategies that involve dealing with both large and small businesses.

•Mentoring: Be mentored by an industry profession; access their experience, perspective and connections.

•Community: Develop community awareness and help the homeless get back on their feet with profits earned.

•Raise funds: All funds raised are directed to On My Feet to assist homeless people in Australia and South Africa.

•Attract Employers: Separate yourself from the crowd when applying for internships and graduate positions by adding this experience to your CV.

At the end of the program, prizes are awarded in each State for outstanding performance and results.

Application procedures:

Placements are limited, and applications close November 17. The application process is quick and easy, so apply now at: http://businessschool.onmyfeet.org.au/apply-now/