Upstart HQ

Upstart HQ hosts 2021 YOUTH SUMMITS!💡 Conversations around rebuilding our communities post-COVID have already begun - with our future leaders playing their part! Who else agrees: the voice of our youth is paramount to building communities in which they feel supported? 🙌

That's a wrap on UPSTART EXPRESS! 👏 We won't forget this @Aus_ScienceWeek anytime soon. Teachers, the online portal will remain open until EOM! Big thanks to our sponsors: @RotaryGE, @GreaterGeelong, @DuxTel, @Superinteractiv, @GeelongTS, Skilling The Bay and @DeakinTALENT.

Today, @Aus_ScienceWeek kicked off - so too did Upstart Express! Students from all around the nation dove straight into our live Launchpad session! 👩‍💻 Special thanks to @RotaryGE, @GreaterGeelong, @DuxTel, @Superinteractiv, @GeelongTS, Skilling The Bay + @DeakinTALENT.

UPSTART EXPRESS IN 3, 2, 1... ⏱ Only 1 week left to register for our Science + Innovation Program! Visit bit.ly/3fOxO0Q. @Aus_ScienceWeek Proudly sponsored by @RotaryGE, @GreaterGeelong, @DuxTel, @Superinteractiv, @GeelongTS, Skilling The Bay and @DeakinTALENT. 👏

We've made preparation for Upstart Express EFFORTLESS! 👏 Simply visit bit.ly/37koNrC. Special shoutout to our sponsors: Rotary Clubs of Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Duxtel, Superinteractive, Geelong Tech School, Skilling the Bay and Deakin Talent. ️✨

Let the fun BEGIN... well, almost. 😅 Upstart Express kicks off in just under 3 weeks. @Aus_ScienceWeek Not signed up yet? Teachers, do it for your class! Our resources are already aligned with the curriculum. ✔️ Reserve your spot via bit.ly/373vONu. 📲

Our National Science and Innovation Program kicks off in just under a month - and we want YOUR SCHOOL to play a part. 😎 Resources are ready to deliver, so all you need is a class of forward-thinking students! Head to bit.ly/3eEnhov to join in this @Aus_ScienceWeek!

We're offering a limited number of scholarships to schools in the Geelong region for the Upstart Express, taking place this @Aus_ScienceWeek! Apply now: bit.ly/3wvZKfn. Big thanks to Rotary Clubs of Geelong, for supporting Geelong Environment & Sustainability theme 🙏

Say hello to your judges from last year's Upstart Challenge in Ballarat! Don't worry, they don't bite. More like give away cash prizes and top-notch business advice. 👍 That's right: it pays to be involved. 😉 Register your school today via bit.ly/3wp2TxA.

“The program gives students a great opportunity to carefully consider problems affecting the planet and how they can address them." 🌍 Registration for the Ballarat Upstart Challenge remains open (and subsidised!) for a limited time only. ⏰ Visit bit.ly/3vKggYY.

We're hoping to empower as many students as possible during this year's Upstart Challenge. So for a limited time only, we've subsidised class registration. 👏 Don't sleep on it! 😉 Register via bit.ly/3vKggYY. 📱

Meet mentor, Paul Miller! 👋 Paul plays an important role in the Upstart Challenge, sharing over 20 years of experience in the business sector with passionate commerce students. ✔️ Discover the wealth of expertise being shared by our mentors via bit.ly/3gJlRKz.

2020 Upstart Challenge winner, Beth, walked away with $1000 in prize money, courtesy of a very forward-thinking and ethical app idea, titled Ecolo. 🌱 Learn more about Beth's journey with Upstart via bit.ly/3qg0LGY.

Breaking down the UPSTART CHALLENGE ✍️ In Phase 2, our mentors deliver jam-packed workshops that empower finalists to take their ideas to the next level - and to pine towards the top prize! It's not too late to register on behalf of your school via bit.ly/3vKggYY. 👋

As we speak, approximately 10,000 of our Upstart Express brochures are making their way to local schools for National Science Week! 👏 If you'd like to register your school, earlybird prices are available for a limited time only! Visit bit.ly/35FbWQ0. 📱

This week marks National Blood Donor Week; a cause that sits very close to our hearts at Upstart HQ. ❤️ 110,000 Australians are currently fighting blood cancer. We're proud to be lifting up our own sleeves in support. We thank everyone doing the same. 🙏

There's nothing more inspiring and empowering than being able to pick the brains of a mentor like Lucy Coxall! Learn more about our carefully-selected group of mentors via bit.ly/3x4a5jh. 📱

It's possible to impart real-life skills to our students TODAY. If you're a teacher of Years 8, 9 or 10 in areas like Careers, Business Studies or VCAL, our modules are ready to integrate within your courses! Register for the next Upstart Challenge via bit.ly/3wCh43g.

You can't put a price on self-confidence and self-belief. And yet, our Upstart Challenge program is completely free of charge for students. Learn how you can support what we're doing for the next generation via upstarthq.com.au/.

"When it ended, one guy offered me a job in an agency. I thought it would be some good experience and I joined them about 8 months or so now – and I’ve been enjoying it ever since!" 👏 Read more about how the Upstart Challenge impacted Josh Walker at bit.ly/35ofQfT.