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Excellence in Youth Entrepreneurship

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WHAT IS EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP?

E.Y.E. is an entrepreneurship program that teaches , information technology and workplace literacy through business curriculum, on-line learning, enhancements and business plan creation.

E.Y.E. utilizes a variety of curriculum materials, including those developed by the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), in conjunction with guest speakers and project based program activities. E.Y.E. teaches the principles of entrepreneurship and provides the students with the knowledge, techniques, and tools needed for small-business start-up and financial success. E.Y.E. students are exposed to and enhance their presentation and math skills. They are taught how to do market research and develop marketing material. The training culminates in a viable business for each student.

WHAT DO STUDENTS LEARN?

Students gain experience in Internet navigation and research, keyboarding, and are exposed to the latest Microsoft Office products. Students receive a "mini-MBA" experience, including marketing and finance. Each student creates and presents a viable business plan.

E.Y.E. teaches the following topics: What is Entrepreneurship?, Opportunity Recognition, Preparing Income Statements, Return on Investment, Banking & Capital, Keeping Great Records, Marketing Research, Legal Structure, Keys to Success, Supply & Demand, Break Even Analysis, Advertising & Promotion, Raising Capital and Taxes.

Students will learn about: Business Goals, Marketing Plans, Logos & Flyers, One-Year Income Statements, Field Trips, Business Cards, Building Teams, Managing Your Time, Writing Press Releases and Balance Sheets.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any area high school or college aged student who wants to explore starting his or her own business. This opportunity is also being extended to any youth in the Greater Springfield area willing to focus on building a business or developing a business plan.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

An area high school outreach worker recruits students. Additionally, students interested in participating in the E.Y.E. program are invited to contact the Entrepreneurial Institute to speak with a program coordinator to discuss the requirements for participation.

EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP

AFFILIATIONS

High School of Science and Technology,  High School of Commerce, Putnam Vocational High School, Springfield Central High School, Westover Job Corps and a variety of area Community-based organizations.

For more information, please contact:

Diane Sabato, Director

The Entrepreneurial Institute

Springfield Technical Community College

One Armory Square Suite 1

PO Box 9000

Springfield MA 01102-9000

Phone: (413) 755-6107

Fax: (413) 755-6141

website: www.eship.org