Youth Entrepreneurial Academy: An Exciting Opportunity For Student Entrepreneurs

17 Apr 2023

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The Youth Entrepreneur Academy, YEA, which is aimed at high school students who are interested in entrepreneurship, is taking place from June 12th to June 16th with a pitch night on June 20th.

What is the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy?

The Youth Entrepreneurial Academy is a unique opportunity for a motivated high school student like you. It’s designed to provide you with the fundamental skills to start your own business and become an entrepreneur. The Youth Entrepreneurial Academy consists of several components including an evening orientation and a 5 day academy in which you focus on the development of skills, knowledge, and attitudes of entrepreneurship. The 5 day academy concludes with a Pitch Competition, where students can compete for cash prizes.

Upon successful completion of the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy, you will be awarded a $500 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy Scholarship if you choose to attend NIACC. This scholarship can also be used for summer or on-line classes at NIACC.

Get more information here.

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