Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy Provides High School Students With the Opportunity to Explore a Career as an Entrepreneur
The Small Business Resource Association (SBRA), in collaboration with Career Ready Berks, is launching the Emerging Entrepreneur’s Academy (EEA), a unique educational program for high school students who aspire to someday own their own business. The EEA is designed to provide 11th and 12th grade students with both classroom instruction and in-the-field training through internships, allowing them to benefit from the knowledge and experience of local business owners. The six-week summer program for 2022 is being offered to 2 students selected from each Berks County school district that have expressed a desire to be an entrepreneur. Students of the EEA will learn the fundamentals of being an entrepreneur - how to analyze the market and competition, create a business plan, develop and execute a marketing plan, hire staff, manage a sales team, create a culture and more.
Students who have an interest in someday owning a business will gain valuable insight and knowledge in recognizing opportunities and understanding the challenges of owning a business… directly from local entrepreneurs. This interactive curriculum delivers a unique combination of educational workshops along with an internship-like experience for greater guidance to career decision making - beyond the choices of college, trade school or entering the workforce after graduation. The SBRA aims to reverse statistics that show Berks County has the lowest business birth rate compared to neighboring counties, the State of PA and the entire nation. Launching this program makes perfect sense for the SBRA to help build a stronger Berks by fostering the growth of business.
The Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy Needs the Support of local Business Owners who Want to Make a Difference!
Local business owners are encouraged to support this program as a presenter, an instructor, participating on a panel, offering an internship or sponsoring students. The SBRA’s goal is to offset the entire cost of tuition though sponsorships. Sponsorship packages for those interested in supporting the EEA are available.
