Asper School of Business

Stu Clark High School Pitch Workshop

The Stu Clark Centre welcomes high school students from across Manitoba to embark on a fast-paced day of listening, learning, and doing! Students will discover their entrepreneurial skills and provide an opportunity to learn strategies on how to think creatively and channel their inner entrepreneur into real-life activities. 


 

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Stu Clark High School Pitch Workshop

Join us in 2026!

2026 Event

Event Details

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Location

Smartpark Innovation Hub, 100 Innovation Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Important dates

  • TBC
    Deadline to apply (9:00 PM CT)
  • Students advised of acceptance
  • Day of Manitoba High School Pitch Workshop

What can students expect?

Get ready to master the art of pitching—whether it’s for a class project, a job interview, or your next big business idea. You'll learn how to grab attention, structure a winning pitch, and use persuasive language like a pro. 

Plus, you’ll get to practice in a fun, supportive space with feedback from peers and experts. Ready to level up your communication game? Let’s do this!

This workshop is free to all students accepted. 

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Benefits of High School Pitch Workshop

Participating in a high school pitch workshop can offer numerous benefits to students, including:

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    Improved Communication Skills

    Pitching requires students to articulate their ideas in a concise, compelling manner. Through practice, students can improve their verbal communication skills, including their ability to speak clearly, confidently, and persuasively.

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    Entrepreneurial Mindset

    A pitch workshop can help foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students, encouraging them to think creatively and develop innovative ideas. It can also introduce them to the basics of business, marketing, and finance.

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    Real-world Experience

    Pitching is a critical skill in many careers, including business, marketing, and sales. By participating in a pitch workshop, students gain real-world experience that can be applied in future academic or professional pursuits.

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    Confidence Building

    Pitching in front of others can be nerve-wracking, but it can also help build confidence and self-assurance. Through feedback and constructive criticism, students can develop a greater sense of self-awareness and improve their presentation skills.

Prizes

All prizes are designed to recognize and encourage excellence in public speaking, entrepreneurship, innovation, and social impact.

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    Best Pitch

    This award is given to the team with the most persuasive and well-delivered pitch.

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    Innovation Award

    This award is given to the team with the most innovative and creative pitch.

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    Social Impact Award

    This award is given to the team whose pitch has the greatest potential for social impact or positive change in the community.

Eligibility

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It's important to check the specific eligibility criteria of each workshop before applying or registering to ensure that you meet the requirements.

  • Students must be currently enrolled in a Manitoba High School (Grades 9 - 12)
  • Interest in entrepreneurship, business, marketing, or public speaking
  • Willingness to learn and actively participate in workshop activities
  • Good academic standing and behavior record
  • Availability to attend the entire workshop day

 

Applications for the 2026 workshop opening soon

Rules and Guidelines

  1. Eligibility: The competition is open to high school students only.

  2. Teams: Students must sign up individually but could be placed in a team, or asked to join a team at the event. 

  3. Pitch Format: Pitches must be delivered in person and more detail will be provided leading up to the event.

  4. Content: Pitches may cover any topic related to entrepreneurship or innovation. Students are encouraged to be creative and think outside the box.

  5. Judging Criteria: Pitches will be judged on their clarity, persuasiveness, innovation, and potential impact. Judges will also consider the quality of the presentation and the team's ability to answer questions.

  6. Code of Conduct: All participants must abide by a code of conduct, which includes being respectful to other participants, judges, and competition organizers. Any behavior that is deemed inappropriate, including harassment, will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification.

 

Privacy disclaimers

Privacy Notice: This event may be recorded for documentation and promotional purposes. By attending the event, you acknowledge that you may appear in such recordings, and grant permission for them to be used by the event organizers. 

 

How To Apply

Application Steps 

  1. Create a 250-500 word write-up on which entrepreneur inspires you or why entrepreneurship is important to you.
  2. Fill out the online application at the link below
  3. Submit application form by TBC
  4. For any questions, please contact Amy.Jones@umanitoba.ca

 

Things to include in your write-up

  • Students are encouraged to use real life experiences and or ambitions in their write-up to tell us why you are passionate about entrepreneurship.
  • Why are you interested in attending this high school pitch workshop?
  • What skills do you hope to gain from this workshop?
  • Describe any relevant experiences or achievements that demonstrate your interest in entrepreneurship, business, marketing, or public speaking.

Contact Us

Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship
Room 212 Drake Centre 
181 Freedman Cres.
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V4

amy.jones@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8443