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EmPower Entrepreneurship Academy

Turn your ideas into impact.

High school students explore entrepreneurship, develop a business idea and learn what it takes to launch it.

Y-KNOT EmPower Entrepreneurship Academy banner: teens planning a business together at a laptop, with the tagline Ideas Today. Leaders Tomorrow.

Grades

9–12

Length

6 weeks

Format / location

Available upon request

Cost

Available upon request

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About EmPower Entrepreneurship

The EmPower Entrepreneurship Academy ignites the entrepreneurial spirit in high school students. Over six weeks, students turn an idea into a business concept, learn how real businesses are planned and funded, and practice presenting their vision with confidence.

Youth will

  • Identify a problem and develop a business idea
  • Learn the basics of planning, marketing and pricing
  • Understand startup costs and funding
  • Pitch their business idea to an audience

Got an idea?

EmPower Entrepreneurship isn’t enrolling right now. Join the interest list and we’ll reach out as soon as the next session opens.

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Questions about EmPower Entrepreneurship?

Email info@yknotinc.org or call 301-839-YNOT

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