SIFE

SIFE is a non-profit student run organization here at LCCC.

SIFE stands for Students in Free Enterprise and the organization has chapters at over 1,000 colleges worldwide.

SIFE main purpose is to organize community outreach projects outside the classroom. The projects address issues concerning free enterprise and give local community members the chance to improve their knowledge and practices. In addition, LCCC SIFE members exercise what they have learned in the classroom to reinforce their education. Students also gain hands on experience dealing with real world problems that cannot be learned in the typical classroom setting. Successful projects are then taken to regional, national, and international SIFE competitions for presentation, judging, and awards.

Who Can Join?

Any current student at LCCC can join SIFE

Benefits of SIFE

Not only is being a member of SIFE fun, being involved in the organization provides you with many additional benefits. These include:

  • Interaction with other college students and faculty sharing similar interests
  • Helping the local community learn and grow
  • Application and reinforcement of classroom concepts
  • Real world experience facing challenges and tackling them with problem solving
  • Development of teamwork, leadership, professional, and communication skills
  • The opportunity to win awards and prizes at the regional, national, and international competitions
  • Exposure to hundreds of major corporations and businesses with possible internships/job offers
  • Exclusive scholarships
  • The ability to make a positive impact on the society's and your individual future

 

History

SIFE is a new organization as of Fall 2008. We are in the midst of setting up the organization, developing and engaging in our first projects ever! These are fresh and exciting times for anyone involved in SIFE at LCCC.

Mission

SIFE's mission is to provide its members the best opportunity to make a difference and develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the principles of free enterprise.

Constitution

THIS CONSTITUTION IS STILL UNDER REVISION.

Click here for the latest version.

LINKS

SIFE Headquarters http://www.sife.org

Business Enterprise Center

Community College of Baltimore County - Sister Chapter http://www.myspace.com/ccbccatonsvillesife