The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced that Down For The Count is a presenting sponsor of its innovative program that transforms local middle and high school students into real entrepreneurial successes.
YEA! (Young Entrepreneurs Academy) is a groundbreaking program that takes students in grades six to 12 through the process of starting and launching a real business or social movement over the course of an academic year. By the end of the class, students own and operate fully-formed and functioning businesses, which may be carried on after their graduation from the program.
“We are thrilled to have the support of Down For The Count”, said Stephanie Bermudez, Co-Program Manager. “This will mean so much to the students as they make strides toward launching their businesses this year.”
As a presenting sponsor, Down For The Count CEO, David Hazan will be a featured speaker at a YEA! Tucson class, serve as a judge at YEA!’s investor panel event where students present their big ideas for start-up dollars.
“We are passionate about supporting the spirit of entrepreneurship in young people,” says David Hazan, CEO. “We believe in providing the means to encourage students to embrace their creativity, and we hope that empowering them at such a young age will inspire them to do even greater things down the road. Investing in this cause is an investment in our community’s future leaders.”
YEA! classes will be run by Tucson Hispanic Chamber Foundation in partnership with the Tucson Unified School District, Vail Unified School District and hosted at the University of Arizona Eller College of Management McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship from October 18, 2017 to May 16, 2018. Learn more at http://www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org/young-entrepreneurs-academy.html
| FINAL INFO SESSION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 10AM – 11AM Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Office Accepting applications for YEA! Tucson 2017/18 Class of Young Entrepreneurs. YEA! Tucson is a 30 week program that guides middle and high school students through launching and running their own real businesses or social movements. |
YEA! is open to all students in grades 6-12. While in the Academy, students will receive all the necessary tools to launch their very own real, legal businesses. This includes access to valuable experts like attorneys, accountants, business mentors, and graphic designers; plus an audience with investors for real start-up cash! Students will also have the opportunity to win college scholarships.
The YEA! Tucson application is available online at yeausa.org. Scholarships are available for students who meet eligibility requirements. Contact Diana Charbonneau for details.
WHEN: Applications must be submitted by Friday, September 15, 2017. The selection process is competitive and applicants are urged to apply early.
WHERE: YEA! classes kick off on October 19, 2017 and end May 17, 2018. Classes meet weekly at UA Eller College of Management McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship from 4:00PM to 7:00PM.
WHO: Students grades 6-12
For more information visit yeausa.org contact Stephanie Bermudez, Co-Program Manager at stephanie@tucsonhispanicchamber.org or call 520-257-0661.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a 501(C) 3 offering groundbreaking year-long classes that teach middle and high school students how to start and run their own businesses. Throughout the class, students develop business ideas, write business plans, conduct market research, pitch their plans to a panel of investors for startup funds, and launch and run their own, fully formed companies and social movements. The project-based program empowers students to take charge of their futures.
Founded in 2004 at the University of Rochester with support from the Kauffman Foundation, YEA! today serves thousands of students nationwide. In 2011, the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation became a national sponsor and partner of the Academy to help celebrate the spirit of enterprise among today’s youth and tomorrow’s future leaders.
YEA! bridges the business and educational communities to fulfill its mission of teaching more students how to make a job, not just take a job. YEA! is made possible by The Kauffman Foundation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the E. Philip Saunders Foundation. For more information, visit www.yeausa.org.