Students in Free Enterprise - SIFE

Website: http://www1.brcc.edu/sife

The Students in Free Enterprise Team of Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC SIFE) was founded in November of 2004. This competitive team is charged with creating economic opportunities for others in Virginia, throughout the country, and now overseas, while discovering their own potential. By participating in SIFE, students are crafting an educational experience far beyond what a set curriculum could offer; they are receiving an education, not just a degree.

Mission Statement

By empowering others in our community through education, BRCC SIFE is laying the foundation for success through practicing and teaching the principles of free enterprise.

Membership

Open to all BRCC students in all areas of study BRCC SIFE is a member of a global, non-profit orgnziation that challenges passionate minds on more than 1600 college campuses in the United States, and in over 40 countries worldwide, to take what they are learning, as scholars, and utilize their knowledge to better their communities, as well as our world. This team is open to students in all areas of study. So if art, drama, animals, kids, science, history or business is of interest to you (among others) come check out SIFE!

Activities

Since its inception, BRCC SIFE has won top honors as we have changed lives, contributed to our community, and represented Blue Ridge Community College across the nation with our creative and innovative community outreach projects . These projects include, among others, working with children, at-risk students, individuals and businesses displaced by Hurricane Katrina, the students at BRCC, as well as women in Jimma, Ethiopia assisting them in starting their own businesses by offering our own micro loan program. We are always looking for creative and innovative ideas on how we can help change the world!

Contact:

Team Advisors:

• Rebecca Evans, A105, Evansr@brcc.edu
• Randy Lilly, V133, lillyrr@brcc.edu

 or visit the SIFE Website and blog