YOUNG TECH ENTREPRENEUR

The Young Tech Entrepreneur program strives to encourage self-sufficiency and close the wealth gap through tech and entrepreneurship. This program is sponsored by The Pollination Project. 

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In this program, youth ages 14-24 will learn tech skills that will enable them to create a business that can decrease the poverty rate in the area and encourage generational wealth.

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What you will gain:

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• Insider knowledge that will shift your current mindset to an entrepreneurial mindset

• Access to a powerful network of entrepreneurs, business contacts, and industry experts

• Online courses that can be accessed after the cohort ends

• Live sessions with professionals who are motivated to mentor you as you grow in your entrepreneurial journey

• Exposure and marketing for your current and future business opportunities

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This program is designed to be completed in 6 weeks. The sections and topics will be taught as follows:

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SECTION 1: METHOD

This section will introduce the tech topics that will enable participants to build a business. They are as follows:

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• Week 1: Introduction to STEM and Tech

• Week 2: User Experience (UX) Research and Design, Data Science, Content/Video Production

SECTION 2: MONEY

This section will discuss money and business. They are as follows:

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• Week 3: How to set your business up as a legal entity, Online and Social Media Presence Marketing and Advertising

• Week 4: Insurance and Financial Smarts: Saving and Investing
   

SECTION 3: MINDSET

This section will help the participants to develop a mindset as professional business owners. They are as follows:

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• Week 5: Professionalism and Customer Service, Business Communication, Staying Confident and Fighting Imposter Syndrome

• Week 6: Staying Grounded but Focused, Giving Back Responsibly

INVESTMENT: $197 participation fee

Proceeds are used to support our scholarship fund and programs.

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