MHA labs is a non-profit organization that focuses on building and translating the 21st century’s skills to young people in order to help them achieve personal, community, and economic success. The Global Shapers Chicago Hub partnered with the CEO (Leslie Beller) to co-create the organization’s future business model while keeping the spirit of the open-source, creative nature of the collective at the core of what they do.

Activities:

• Completed focus groups/interviews with users and partners


• Delivered a business and operating model to allow MHA labs to operate more effectively and achieve sustainable financial and user growth


• Featured MHA Labs at Chicago Hub's annual "Shape the City" event with other community partners focused on the Future of Work to drive awareness and collaboration