6 weeks
12-15 hrs
June 23rd
Free of Cost
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ACCELERATE is a bootcamp tailored for innovative teens ages 14 to 18 who possess advanced entrepreneurial knowledge.
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Within a span of 6 weeks, teens will be provided with valuable resources, mentorship, leadership skills, and a brand new network
Whether running their own business or leading social impact initiatives, this program supports their leadership pathway toward wealth creation and becoming confident, catalysts for change.​
Choose Your Path:
The Intrapreneurship Track guides teens in adopting an entrepreneurial mindset within their workplace experience, providing a paid business internship, access to ongoing development resources, and a supportive environment to foster innovation.
The Entrepreneurship Track blends asynchronous learning modalities with real-world content from subject matter and industry experts. The program culminates with seed funding, business coaching, ongoing mentorship and a pitch competition.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Our workshops and Internships take place Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the Entrepreneurship track and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Intrapreneurship track.
Program Highlights:
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Bootcamp duration is 6 weeks
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Time commitment is 12-15 hours weekly
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Build your professional brand with a headshot, resume and LinkedIn
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Develop a business plan for your business
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Immersive field trips to local Chicago area businesses
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Learn while earning $16/hour​​
​Students who choose the entrepreneurship track will participate in Pitch Black, our high-visibility pitch competition where they can pitch their tangible product to an audience of investors and community members to receive additional seed funding, pro bono resources, and support.
In the ACCELERATE program, your capstone project involves refining your business plan with a deep dive into financials and market research. This comprehensive work will prepare you to pitch your business for additional seed funding and resources. By the end of the program, you’ll have a polished plan and the insights needed for future opportunities, setting you up for success as you advance your leadership journey.
BUSINESS PROJECT
