20Oct 2021 by webteam

11 Social Incubators That Are  Helping Entrepreneurs  Change Lives

Social Enterprises
Have a great idea that has the power to transform lives but unsure of how to see it to fruition? This list of social incubators is just the thing you need. While starting a for-profit business is no easy task, starting a social enterprise is tougher still. Lack of funds, knowledge resources, manpower… the hurdles are endless. These social incubators mentor, guide and advise entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the choppy waters of social entrepreneurship. 1. UnLtd India   UnLtd India has helped create more than 12,000 jobs and has touched the lives of more than 1 million individuals through the initiatives they have supported. Their selection criteria includes the ability of the entrepreneur to deliver results and the potential social impact of the project. The organisation offers both financial and…
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02Aug 2021 by webteam

On the ZFN UK Humanities and Social Science Program

Webinars, ZFN - Zoroastrian Faculty Network
https://youtu.be/TWU-GEGsIic Time: Aug 22, 2021 06:30 PM Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87122131165 Meeting ID: 871 2213 1165 Passcode: 531998   A Conversation with Zoroastrian Faculty On the ZFN UK Humanities and Social Sciences Program The World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) in partnership with Zarathushti faculty in academia envision empowering Zarathushti students to learn how to create economic, cultural and intellectual value. To attain this vision the WZCC has established the Zoroastrian Faculty Network (ZFN). The ZFN has launched a project to place a ZFN Scholar in the humanities and social sciences with one Zoroastrian faculty member in the UK starting Fall 2022. We have identified three Zoroastrian faculty members in the UK who are keen mentor his/her Zoroastrian mentee to not only learn how to create economic…
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03Oct 2018 by webteam

Guidance on Shortlisting Universities for Studying in the U.S — Oct 12, 2018

Education, Events, ZFN - Zoroastrian Faculty Network
Plan on studying in the United States? Looking for guidance on shortlisting universities? Students are often confused when they realize the enormous choices they have when choosing a degree program in the U.S. It is virtually impossible to thoroughly research all of the 4500+ accredited higher education institutions in the United States. Fear not! We have a great session that will guide you on factors to consider when choosing a university to study in the U.S. Session:   Shortlisting Universities and Finding the Right-Fit for Studying in the U.S. Date:       Friday, October 12, 2018 Time:       2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Venue:     U.S. Consulate General, C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai Please note that this session is for both prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. Registration is mandatory, and the program is free for participants. Students and…
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24Jun 2018 by webteam

ZFN Webinar 2 – Financing for Higher Education for Indian Students – 24 June – 9am IST

Education, Webinars, ZFN - Zoroastrian Faculty Network
Thanks to all those who participated in the above Webinar. Special thanks to Farrokh Mistree, L.A. Comp Chair, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA, farrokh.Mistree@ou.edu Farrokh Rustomjee, Chief Executive, R. D. Sethna Scholarship Fund, Esplanade House, 29, Hazarimal Somani Marg, Fort, Mumbai-400001, Tel: 022-22077044; Email: office@rdsethnascholarships.org Website: www.rdsethnascholarships.org Neville Shroff, The Incorporated Zoroastrian Charity Funds of Hongkong, Canton and Macao, hkzcfund@netvigator.com T J Ravishankar, J. N. Tata Endowment, Mulla House, 4thfloor, 51, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai-400001. Tel:022-66657643, Email:tjravishankar@tatatrusts.org M George - Vice President, Paras Education Foundation, 4th floor, Khetan Bhavan, J. Tata Road, Churchgate, Mumbai-400020, Web: www.isloan.org  Tel: 022-22831637, Email: george@isloan.org  Mobile: 9830043381 who lucidly explained the details. All participants greatly benefited and expressed satisfaction at the takeaways from the session. At the peak, we had 33 participants and the presentations were smooth and ran without a glitch.…
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14Jun 2018 by webteam

Financing for Higher Education for Indian Students

Education, Webinars, ZFN - Zoroastrian Faculty Network
14th June, 2018 Zoroastrian Faculty Network (A joint initiative of WZCC & GWG) Financing for Higher Education for Indian Students  A Webinar on "Financing for Higher Education for Indian Students" (Restricted to first 20 registrants) brought to you by the Zoroastrian Faculty Network (ZFN) Objective: To guide students from India on the financing options available for higher education abroad and how to avail of them. Speakers : Farrokh Mistree, L. A. Comp Professor University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, will explain the objectives of ZFN guiding students interested in pursuing post graduate education abroad. Farrokh Rustomji, R. D. Sethna Scholarship Fund Neville Shroff, Zoroastrian Charity Funds of Hongkong, Canton and Macao T. J. Ravishankar, Tata Trusts M. George, Paras Educational Foundation. Each speaker to give actionable guidelines for students to take advantage of the resources at their disposal 30…
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07May 2018 by webteam

ZFN Webinar – Applying to Graduate School in the US

Galleries, Webinars, ZFN - Zoroastrian Faculty Network
Thanks to all those who participated in the above Webinar. Special thanks to Farrokh Mistree and Janet Allen who lucidly explained the details lucidly. All participants greatly benefited and expressed satisfaction at the takeaways from the session. For the benefit of all, here is the recording of the session https://youtu.be/QzGPFjre-hE And here is the presentation - Click Here to View
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17Apr 2018 by webteam

Applying to Graduate School in the US

Calendar, Education, Global Working Group (GWG), Webinars, WZCC, ZFN - Zoroastrian Faculty Network
17th April, 2018 A Webinar Applying to Graduate School in the US Sponsored By Zoroastrian Faculty Network (ZFN) A GWG/WZCC Joint Initiative On May 5, 2018, 9:00AM India Time By Farrokh Mistree, Ph.D. L.A. Comp Chair and Professor, School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma. Janet K. Allen, Ph.D. John and Mary Moore Chair and Professor, School of Industrial Engineering, University of Oklahoma. Content of the webinar is "Key elements of securing admission and funding at graduate schools in the US"Click here to Register Please note: Parents are encouraged to participate. Information on how to participate and access to the slides will be sent after registration. Edul Daver - WZCC Global President eduldaver@gmail.com
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