Our 2022 Non-Profit Partner:
Mission:
To bring together suburban and urban neighbors in partnership to improve the quality of outcomes for young people living in communities of concentrated poverty. Connect-Us youth programs are designed to complement formal education with afterschool growth opportunities that expand the vistas of youth living in Bridgeport, CT & connecting suburban and urban neighbors in Fairfield County and beyond.
Our hope is that the proposals submitted will provide positive, actionable steps that Connect-Us can implement to achieve their strategic goals.
For more information visit their website.
Team Registration
closes January 31st
What is a Case Competition?
An academic competition where you have the opportunity to step into the role of a consultant and help a company or non-profit tackle business and organizational challenges. Each team will develop a strategy to address the key issues of the case and present them to a team of judges. The team that presents the best solution wins the competition. Prior experience in consulting not required!
Key Dates:
January 1st: Registration Opens
January 31st: Team Registration Closes
February 7th:Teams Announced
February 14th: Individual Registration Closes
February 16th: Virtual Kick-Off & Case Presentation
6:30 PM (ET)
March 3rd: Virtual Final Presentations & Winner Chosen 5:30 PM (ET)
What to Expect
You and your team will be working to provide actionable guidance to a Connecticut non-profit. At the end of the competition, a successful team will have provided the non-profit with an implementable strategy based on the questions outlined in the given case. How much time your team commits to crafting a solution is up to you. Remember- whether you win or lose, even a piece of your strategy has the chance to help a member of the community, so make it count!