How to Build a Better World: Social Impact & Career Purpose

Filmmaker & social entrepreneur Marco Ríos Bollinger shares lessons from global leaders & teaches you to make an impact

Created by: Uprise Institute
Learn to build a better world

What Will I Learn?

• Social impact strategies
• How to build an action plan
• Cultural competency
• Understanding impact storytelling
• Understanding corporate social responsibility (CSR)
• International virtual field trips to Nepal and Costa Rica
• Personal Development
• Community leadership
• How to set a project up for success
• Sustainable development
• The impact of women's empowerment
• The impacts of sustainable travel
• Building Emotional Intelligence & Empathy
• Social entrepreneurship
• Employee engagement
• Contemplating a career change
• How to start a project or business

Requirements

• This course is for anyone looking to grow their understanding of the world they live in and how you can be a part of making positive impact.
• For global citizens of any age
• There are no prerequisites other than internet access.

Target audience

• Anyone interested in making an impact
• College students exploring job pathways
• Career changers looking for more purpose in work
• Anyone interested in working in nonprofit or social enterprise
• Anyone interested in starting passion project
• Anyone interested in study abroad
• Anyone interested in traveling sustainably
• Anyone interested in travel to Nepal or Costa Rica
• Anyone interested in impact storytelling and/or journalism
• Anyone interested in international development
• Anyone interested in emotional intelligence and building empathy