Young Entrepreneurial Scholars (YES!) Camp
A week long summer day camp for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Sponsored by the
A-B Tech Center for Business and Technology Incubation
An NC REAL Youth Entrepreneurship Camp
FREE
July 20-24, 2009, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (tentative dates)
A-B Tech Enka Campus
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 16 STUDENTS
(rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors)
Goals of the Camp:
- to gain understanding of entrepreneurship as a viable career option and learn about resources in their community
- to generate business ideas to create an atmosphere of fun
- to meet and learn from successful entrepreneurs
- to learn to work and cooperate in groups
- to develop critical thinking and life skills
- to develop leadership abilities and skills
- to identify and evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities in Western North Carolina
What students will gain:
- make new friends
- opportunity to win awards for Best Business Plan and Presentation
- experiential/hands on learning
- learn how to apply for a business loan
How do I apply?
- complete application and recommendation forms
- submit application by deadline - February 27, 2009
What is NC REAL?
NC REAL Enterprises’ mission is to develop entrepreneurial talent through action learning and foster the creation of sustainable enterprises throughout North Carolina, with special emphasis on rural communities.
Jill Sparks
Director, Small Business Center
A-B Tech
828.254.1921 Ext. 5849
jsparks@abtech.edu
For more information, contact Jill M. Sparks, Director, Small Business Center, jsparks@abtech.edu or 828.254.1921, Ext. 5849.
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