First Entrepreneurial Association Fair held at Salesian León XIII College

(MissionNewswire) The Salesian León XIII College, located in Bogotá, Colombia, held its first Entrepreneurial Association Fair for youth to put entrepreneurial skills into practice and hone their talents in running a business. The fair is the result of a Salesian work group that promotes teamwork and service.

The organizers said, “From the beginning, we promoted Salesian youth leadership, encouraging our students to develop their talents in projects with Salesian values. Each group participated enthusiastically, applying collaborative work, critical thinking and communication skills to respond to the needs of the community.”

They added, “Entrepreneurship in the Salesian spirit is more than creating companies, it is a tool of service. Being a Salesian entrepreneur means having creativity, resilience and passion to transform the environment. Each group presented its own entrepreneurial projects, demonstrating that in this house ‘We educate with our hearts’.”

Just over 34% of Colombians are living below the poverty line. Although Colombia is among the world’s emerging economies, more than three out of 10 Colombians still live in poor conditions. Colombia is also the world’s seventh most inequitable country. By providing education, workforce development services and social programs across Colombia, Salesian missionaries are working to empower youth and given them a chance at a better life.

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