Young Entrepreneurs Academy Info Session

Want to learn more about the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!)? Join us for this informational session that is open to the entire community – students, parents and potential volunteers!

Want some background now? Just read below: 

YEA! is a cutting-edge program that takes students ages 11 to 18 through the process of starting and launching a real business or social movement over the course of an academic year.

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is launching Georgia’s first YEA! program in Macon+Bibb County this fall with support from theMercer Innovation Center, and the Bibb County School District, as well asSparkMacon, are serving as communications partners.

YEA! Macon students will meet weekly from October 2016 to May 2017, first developing their business ideas, then making pitches to investors and, finally, launching their own businesses or social movements at a tradeshow event. Classes will be taught by local entrepreneurs and enhanced by community leaders presenting as guest speakers, mentoring students, as well as hosting field trips. 

For more details, plus nomination and application forms, visit https://maconchamber.com/young-entrepreneurs-academy.html.