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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.