STEP Purpose.
The Students to Entrepreneurs Program is a program designed to afford sophomore and junior high school budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to participate in a program to bridge the gap between tradition classroom learning and practical application with real world experiences.
This is an experiential learning program instilling entrepreneurial and economic principles while connecting high school students with established business leaders.
STEP Vision.
The program will afford young entrepreneurs:
The Students to Entrepreneurs Program is a program designed to afford sophomore and junior high school budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to participate in a program to bridge the gap between tradition classroom learning and practical application with real world experiences.
This is an experiential learning program instilling entrepreneurial and economic principles while connecting high school students with established business leaders.
STEP Vision.
The program will afford young entrepreneurs:
- A safe and supportive environment to jumpstart ideas
- An introduction into how to overcome perceived and real barriers
- A foundation for turning dreams into lifelong pursuits
Program Outcomes
For year 1 of the program, 10 students will be selected from Clayton High, Corinth Holders High, and Cleveland High Schools.
For year 1 of the program, 10 students will be selected from Clayton High, Corinth Holders High, and Cleveland High Schools.
- Selected Students will spend the Spring 2024 Semester and the 2024 Summer (January through August) developing and refining their business concept with the help of a business mentor that will meet with the student individually each month.
- A business concept can include a product, service, idea, etc.
- Participants selected will present their concept in a pitch competition judged by a panel of local leaders and business owners in September of 2024.
- The judges will select a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner, all of which will be awarded cash prizes to help the student continue launching their concept!
- Participants will also display their concepts at the 2024 Harvest Festival and be voted on by the public to have an opportunity to win the People’s Choice Award.
- 1st place winner will continue to be mentored as needed for one year following the program.
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A CLAYTON CHAMBER FOUNDATION INITIATIVE
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS, PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS THAT MAKE THIS PROGRAM POSSIBLE