Friday, June 27, 2014
Young Entrepreneurs Academy
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is the most extensive course in the Central Valley. The students don’t just learn about business plans, they create professional business plans critiqued by a bank manager. They learn about insurance, taxes, finances, legal issues, marketing, e-commerce and even meet with the media. They also interact with over 3 dozen business people. The students mention that as one of the favorite parts of YEA! especially when they hear about mistakes and failures and how they are overcome. As Trent said, “I learned it’s okay to fail. That’s how you learn”.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a ground-breaking program established in 2004 that transforms middle and high school students into skilled entrepreneurs who create and run actual businesses. It is being presented for the first time in California by the Clovis Chamber of Commerce.
YEA! has graduated more than 900 students over the past 9 years, who have started over 550 businesses and social movements. 100% of YEA! students complete high school on time and 99% enroll in college having an advantage with the YEA! credentials on their applications.
Interest is building for next year’s class as parents are e-mailing and calling the Chamber. We are accepting applications throughout the summer and will conduct interviews on a rolling basis. Visit the chamber web site at www.clovischamber.com or call Fran Blackney at 299-7363 for information.
