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Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Youth entrepreneurship training program where students build and pitch real businesses.
About this program
Young Entrepreneurs Academy is a youth entrepreneurship program that helps middle and high school students generate business ideas, write business plans, pitch to investors, and launch real companies. Deadline notes: Enrollment deadlines vary by local academy or partner organization. Notes: National youth entrepreneurship pathway; New Jersey participation depends on local or virtual program availability.
Eligibility
Middle and high school students who meet the local academy's grade, age, and application requirements.
Requirements
- Apply to a local or virtual academy, participate in scheduled classes, develop a business plan, and pitch to a panel if required.