Whiteboard Youth Ventures provides a radically different approach to youth entrepreneurship. Our 2015/2016 Program Guide outlines each of the types of entrepreneurship and innovation programs we can provide, including summer programs, in-school programs, and travel programs.
1. YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENEGE • FOUNDER’S ACADEMY •
LAUNCH PROGRAM • TRAVEL PROGRAMS •
IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
EMPOWERING.
CREATING.
LAUNCHING.
2015-2016
Program Guide
2. Get Inspired.Get Inspired.Get Inspired.
Whiteboard Youth Ventures presents a radicalWhiteboard Youth Ventures presents a radicalWhiteboard Youth Ventures presents a radical
approach to student entrepreneurship, givingapproach to student entrepreneurship, givingapproach to student entrepreneurship, giving
students control. Our primary objective is to increasestudents control. Our primary objective is to increasestudents control. Our primary objective is to increase
analytical aptitude by using entrepreneurship as aanalytical aptitude by using entrepreneurship as aanalytical aptitude by using entrepreneurship as a
vehicle, but most importantly we want you tovehicle, but most importantly we want you tovehicle, but most importantly we want you to
Join us, won’t you?Join us, won’t you?Join us, won’t you?
3. what you’ll find inside
6 FOUNDER’S ACADEMY
Founder’s Academy is our Stage II program, allowing experienced
student entrepreneurs the opportunity to spend 4 weeks in
Boston exploring and developing their business concept with the
aid of experienced entrepreneurs.
8 LAUNCH PROGRAM
Whiteboard’s Launch Program gives high school students the
unique opportunity to launch their business and bring their
product to market. The Launch Program has no upfront tuition,
using instead a deferred repayment scheme.
9 TRAVEL PROGRAMS
Whiteboard Youth Venture Travel Programs give international
schools and groups the opportunity to visit the United States
anytime throughout the year for a custom entrepreneurship
program. Choose between Boston, New York, and San Francisco.
11 IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
In-School Programs bring our curricula and training materials into
the classroom. Our goal is bring the real world into the school
while involving the school with the local business ecosystem. We
also work to facilitate commercialization of maker spaces the
school may have.
4 THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE
The Young Entrepreneur Challenge is our flagship program,
designed to introduce students from diverse backgrounds to the
fundamentals in entrepreneurship during a week-long boot camp
and competition that draws students from around the world.
ONE WEEK: JULY 13-18, 2016
FOUR WEEKS: JULY 1-29, 2016
THREE CLASSES/PER YEAR: 12 WEEK CLASSES
4. PROGRAM APPROACH & DESIGNPROGRAM APPROACH & DESIGNPROGRAM APPROACH & DESIGN
The Young Entrepreneur Challenge, Whiteboard’s
Stage I Program, is designed to be a constructive
introduction to entrepreneurship. This week-long
program places students from around the globe into
cross-cultural teams that will develop a sustainable
business concept. Team will participate and compete
in a series of workshops designed to introduce key
business concepts as well as important hard skills. The
program approach mirrors that of a reality or game
show, stressing the healthy benefits of competition.
Important Dates and Logistics
Apply Online!
http://whiteboardyouthventures.com
TEAM WORKSHOPSTEAM WORKSHOPSTEAM WORKSHOPS
Business Model Workshops (AM)
Creating Value and Defining a Value Proposition
Finding Customers: Segmentation and
Relationships
Key Activities, Resources, and Partners
Channels, Revenue, and Cost Structure
Identifying Business Model Patterns
Skills & Systems Workshops (PM)
Presentation and Public Speaking
How to Launch and Design a Social Media
Campaign
Graphic Design and Branding
Web Development and Construction
Budgeting and Financial Analysis
Case Studies Daily Challenges Guest Speakers
Case studies are introduced
during morning workshops
to illustrate specific
examples and applications.
Teams compete in daily
challenges, such as consults
and quizzes, for points
throughout the week.
Guest entrepreneurs present
their business challenges to
students during workshops
for real life consults.
July 11-16 YEC Program
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December 5 ............... Applications Opens!
January 20 .........Early Registration Closes
February 1.............Early Acceptances Sent
April 1...........................Registration Closes
April 15.......................Paperwork Deadline
*Some financial assistance available
Accommodations Boston University
Tuition & Housing $1,900*
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7.30-8.30
9.00-11.00
11.00-12.00
12.00-2.30
3.00-5.00
5.00-6.30
6.30-7.30
8.30-10.00
10.00-11.30
11.30
Wake-up!
Report Time and Breakfast in BU Dining Hall
Business Model Workshop Series
Idea Lab with Team Mentors
Lunch Offsite and Boston Photo-Scavenger Hunt
Skills & System Workshop Series
Team Prep Time for Daily Presentations
Dinner in BU Dining Hall
Daily Team Presentations
Recap with Mentors and Free Time in Dorms
Lights Out!
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULESAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULESAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
Truly Global Exposure
The Young Entrepreneur Challenge gives
our students the chance to work with
peers from around the world. In the first
two sessions of the YEC, we’ve attracted
students from over 15 countries!
School Applications
Step One: Register and Get Discounts
Schools from around the world are encouraged to attend
the YEC with a team to compete for the Whiteboard Youth
Venture School Award. Schools that bring 6 or more
students receive a discounted tuition rate and schools that
register 8 or more students will be have the airfare expense
for one teacher paid for by the program.
Step Two: Add Extra Days
We encourage schools to spend extra time exploring the
incredible city of Boston! We can help to accommodate
requests to spend as much as 10 days prior and 10 day after
the YEC program.
Step Three: Book Tours and College Visits
If you choose to stay in Boston before or beyond the YEC
program, we’ll help you make the most of your stay.
Contact us to arrange college visits, history tours, boat
cruises, or meals. We can help to accommodate almost any
request for your time in Boston.
Contact us with any questions!
+1 816-226-6940 | hello@whiteboardyouthventures.com
6. about founder’s academy
One of the most important lessons for any company, organization, or team is to listen to what
your stakeholders are telling you. Last year, our students told us one week simply was not enough
time to fully explore their entrepreneurial ambitions. So we listened.
Our newest program gives high school students the opportunity to spend four weeks in Boston
exploring, learning, experimenting, building, and possibly launching. Students will have complete
access to the resources and community that make Boston/Cambridge a hive of entrepreneurship.
curriculum and approach
Week One to Week Four://Business Knowledge
We employ a matrix style curriculum. While each week will have defined tasks and goals,
some themes will stretch over multiple weeks. We emphasize knowledge, and we expect
our students to continue to learn and shift their hypotheses throughout the program.
Week Two to Week Four://Business Experimentation and Development
The real test of the academy is for students to develop a business hypothesis, or idea,
and conduct experiments to tests its validity. Plan, test, and analyze will be a common
chorus, and we expect our students to continue to invent and reinvent their idea.
Week Two to Week Four://Product Prototyping
To test their ideas, we challenge our students to start building— whether they are
working on a physical good, online product, or digital service. Students will work closely
with mentors and prototyping experts to build their idea to better refine and test it.
Week Three to Week Four://Analysis and Evaluation
Towards the end of the academy, students will begin to analyze and reflect upon their
work. Is their business concept viable? What funding would it require? How sustainable
and scalable is it? We will work with students to answer these pressing questions.
weekend excursions
Experience the Best of Boston and New England
All academy programming and workshops will take
place during the work week, Monday to Friday. On
the weekend, students will be free to use their time
to continue to work on their business concepts, visit
Mom and Dad at home, or take advantage of our
planned weekend excursions and activities to
explore Boston and the surrounding area. Note that
meals are not included during the weekend.
Independence Day in Boston
A highlight of the year, spend the 4th of July on the banks
of the Charles River watching fireworks.
Day Trip to Manchester-by-the-Sea and Singing Beach
Take a day off from business to enjoy a beautiful day at
the beach in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.
Explore Quincy Market and Dinner in the North End
Explore the history of Boston before having dinner in the
North End, the Little Italy of Boston.
Boat Trip to the Boston Harbor Islands
The Boston Harbor Islands are a hidden spot and a must
see if you have the chance!
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resources, spaces, accommodations
Working at CIC Cambridge
Academy students will have the unique opportunity to spend their days
working out of the premiere co-working center in New England, the CIC
Cambridge.
Housing at Boston University
Boston University will serve as our housing host for the duration of the
academy for students and live-in mentors.
Creating at Artisans Asylum
Students interested in building a physical product will have access to Artisans
Asylum, a non-profit fabrication center and maker space.
Mentors from Whiteboard Youth Ventures
The Whiteboard Youth Ventures Entrepreneurs-in-Residence are dedicated to
working with students, lending their experience, and sharing their connections.
deadlines for applying
December 5, 2015 Applications Opens
February 1, 2016 Early Acceptances Sent
April 1, 2016 Registration Closes
April 15, 2016 Paperwork Deadline
Apply Online:
http://whiteboardyouthventures.com
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8. Experiment Go-to-Market Learn & Grow
Launch Program
Launch Program Mission
Provide a platform for students to launch their businesses into the
marketplace with the guidance and support of dedicated mentors
who have a stake in their success.
By the end of the Launch Program, students will have
Legally formed and launched a business;
Brought at least one product to market;
Launched and measured the results of multiple marketing
campaigns;
Designed, launched, and managed a professional website;
Constructed several prototypes before launching;
Mission and
Goals
No Equity Taken, No Up-front Tuition
Accepted teams and students retain 100% ownership of their
business. We are not an accelerator or incubator.
Repayment
Launch Program companies repay Whiteboard Youth Ventures only
after they reach a certain threshold in sales. Companies then pay
back a small royalty for legal, accounting, web, advertising, and
other services provided.
Tuition, Equity,
and Repayment
Online applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for three classes
per year, starting in January, May, and September.
The Whiteboard Launch Program is a 12-week program, requiring
students to meet virtually or in-person with their assigned mentors
at least once per week.
Application and
Timeline
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9. 3
Travel Programs
Create a custom travel opportunity for your students to visit
Boston, New York, Washington D.C., or San Francisco to learn
about innovation and entrepreneurship.
ChooseaCity
1
The United States leads the world in innovation, entrepreneurship,
and disruptive industries. Choose between four distinctive hubs of
entrepreneurship in the United States, and Whiteboard Youth
Ventures will set up a custom program for your students to attend,
utilizing the resources of our host city.
Boston • New York City • Washington D.C. • San Francisco
Date&Duration
2
Whiteboard understands academic calendars differ drastically
around the world. Tell us when the best time is for your school to
visit the United States and how long you’d like to stay.
We only require 6 months of lead time to design a custom travel
program and can plan up to 18 months in advance.
Review&Confirm
After you choose a date, host city, and duration, we will submit a
proposal for your school to review that outlines learning objectives,
curriculum, daily schedules, and logistics.
We can always make changes to your travel program to ensure it
meets every requirement you have. Once you confirm and submit
your deposit, we will begin preparing for your arrival!
YoungEntrepreneurChallengeLaunchProgramIn-SchoolProgramsFounder’sAcademyTravelPrograms
10. Our objective in the student entrepreneurship community is to create new
avenues of exploration and growth for students. Together, we can bring
education outside the classroom and the world into the classroom.
Multiple weeks of pre-assignments, reading
and discussion materials (1 copy of Business Model
Generation per student & teacher included),
classroom exercises around brainstorming,
business model construction, and public speaking
& presenting;
One week of dedicated staff working in small
teams (no more than 8 students per team) with
your students;
Full set of fully developed, proprietary
workshops: 5 Business Model Canvas workshops
aimed at teaching business concepts and 5 Skills &
Define Learning Objectives Establish a Timeline Involve the Community
Before we can move
forward designing a
program for your school, we
first need to understand
your expectations for
student learning objectives.
This process begins with
your school reviewing our
curriculum and pre-set
curriculum objectives. From
there, we can tailor our
program for your exact
needs.
After the learning objectives
for your program have been
established, we can move
forward into our
operational planning. The
first step is to choose a date
that works best for your
school and community.
Some popular times for
hosting programs are during
the summer, over school
breaks, or during the
academic year in a specific
class or group of classes.
Real world interaction is a
critical part of all
Whiteboard programming.
Once the details of your in-
school program have been
solidified, we will begin to
reach out to local
businesses, partners, and
potential sponsors to
better involve the
community in our program.
Request a Proposal Online:
http://whiteboardyouthventures.com/schools
Benefits of Hosting a Whiteboard Youth Ventures School Program
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Whiteboard School Based Programs
Systems workshops aimed at teaching business
skills;
All associated materials needed for the
execution of workshops;
Assistance facilitating the transfer of Maker
Space innovations into a business or commercial
application;
Multiple weeks of follow-up and evaluation
designed to measure the impact of the Whiteboard
Youth Ventures program;
Teaching plans and exercises for the creation of
an entrepreneurship club in your school;
11. On my honor, I pledge to uphold the values of honesty, integrity, and respect that are expected of me as a
College Apprentice student in the tradition of excellence and performance.
A commitment to the principles of academic integrity is essential to the reputation of College Apprentice,
College Apprentice staff, and College Apprentice students. All applications and work completed after
acceptance to College Apprentice programs are subject to the strictest codes of academic integrity. College
Apprentice reserves the right to inform academic institution of violation of academic integrity while participating
in College Apprentice programs, including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, falsification of applications,
and participation in other academically dishonest activities.
Students are accepted to College Apprentice programs with the expectation they represent their school, state,
and country to the best of their ability at all times, including time spent in an academic context and at all other
times. Intolerance of opposing views, difference in culture or heritage, and sexist, ageist, or racist opinions will
not be tolerated. Violations may include immediate expulsion from program and may require immediate return
to the United States with the violator bearing the cost.
College Apprentice holds its students to the highest standards of academic quality and professionalism. College
Apprentice programs are designed to stress healthy competition and students are expected to perform at the
best of their abilities at all times.
There is a zero tolerance policy regarding purchasing and/or consumption of alcohol and illicit drugs. Student
rooms are open to inspection by College Apprentice staff without prior notice being required. Any student
found in possession of alcohol or other drugs will be expelled from the program in which he/she/they are
participating and made to return to the United States with the violator bearing the cost.
A curfew will be set for all College Apprentice programs. Students are expected to adhere to this policy at all
times, unless accompanies by a member of the College Apprentice staff.
Students will be lodged in same-gender housing throughout the duration of the College Apprentice program. At
no time should male and female students be in the same room without supervision by College Apprentice staff.
Additionally, students are expected to be respectful of all private property. Any damaged or stolen property will
be charged to students occupying the room.
Breaking any part of the Student Code of Conduct may result in immediate expulsion from College Apprentice
programs, a ban on future participation, and return to the United States with the violator bearing the expense.
All repercussions are final and binding and may not be appealed. Parents will be notified of violations prior to
disciplinary action.
12. What’s included in your program tuition?
All lodging fees and costs associated with rooming at Boston
University
Transportation to /from Boston Logan Airport, Boston South
Station, or Boston North Station
All in-city transportation during the respective Whiteboard Youth
Ventures programs and only weekdays during the Founder’s
Academy program
Entrepreneurship coaching, mentoring, and workshops
One (1) copy of Business Model Generation for YEC participants and
one (1) copy of Hooked for Founder’s Academy participants
Entrance to all off-site events
3 Meals per day (special dietary needs can be accommodated) for
Young Entrepreneur Challenge students
Lunch and Dinner on weekdays for Founder’s Academy students
Supervision and coaching from College Apprentice staff
24-hour support from College Apprentice staff
What’s not included in the program tuition?
Transportation to/from Boston at the beginning and conclusion of
program
Extra food and beverages
Laundry expenses
Passport and visa fees
Meals and programming offer on the weekends during the
Founder’s Academy program ONLY
Airfare
You may contract College Apprentice to book your airfare to Boston. Please
contact the Site Director if you are interested in taking advantage of College
Apprentice booking your travel to Boston.
Enrollment and Acceptance
Student applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until April 20th, 2016.
Passports and Visas
Each participant must obtain a passport and any applicable visas for his or her
program prior to departure. If a participant in unable to obtain these
document our Standard Cancellation Policy will apply (see further in this
document). Please be sure that passports are valid for at least six months
after the program ends. Non-U.S. citizens will need to contact their consulate
or embassy of their destination country to ensure they meet specific entry
requirements. Visit the U.S. Department of State at travel.state.gov for further
travel information. Any questions about how to obtain a visa may be directed
to College Apprentice Program Director.
Flight Information
What airlines does College Apprentice use?
College Apprentice reserves seats with major airlines including American
Airlines, Delta, United/Continental, Air China, British Airways, Emirates Air, and
other US and international airlines. For specific information regarding your
program, please check with your Program Director.
What will my flights be like?
College Apprentice does its best to ensure the most direct flights possible;
however, we cannot guarantee a non-stop flight for any program. Students
will receive seating assignments upon checking in at the airport. Depending
on mitigating circumstances, the group may or may not sit together on the
plane.
What happens if a flight is delayed?
College Apprentice is not responsible for airline schedule changes, or
mechanical, or weather or capacity-related flight delays. Given a delay or
cancellation, College Apprentice staff will contact all parents and work to
come to the best possible solution for the program participants.
Extension Packages
What are extension packages?
Where available, College Apprentice offer extensions to programs that include
activities in addition to those included in the base program itinerary.
Are optional extension packages refundable?
If College Apprentice has to cancel an extension package for any reason (such
as low enrollment), 100% of the extension tuition is refundable. To receive a
refund or cancel for any other reason, you must cancel, in writing, no later
than 50 days prior to the beginning of the program.
Rooming
College Apprentice handles all rooming assignments for the duration of your
program. You may not change or switch rooms for the duration of the
program.
How many students are in a room?
Students will room in doubles with others of the same gender for the duration
of the program. Housing will be provided in universities dormitories. Rooming
will be “suite-style,” meaning there may be a shared common area for multiple
rooms. Suites will also be same gender. Rooms will contain two twin, extra-
long beds. During the overseas program, all College Apprentice programs
guarantees lodging in hotels with at least 4 Stars. Students will stay 2 per room
with others of the same gender.
Miscellaneous
When should I arrive for my program?
Students should plan to arrive at the scheduled destination prior to the start of
the program. Those students flying, traveling by bus or traveling by train
should consult their Program Director for the scheduled first-day-of pick-up
time. Otherwise students will be responsible for traveling to the assignment
location for the start of the program.
What happens if College Apprentice has to cancel a program?
College Apprentice may cancel a program or part of a program for events
beyond its immediate control, including but not limited to instability in
destination country, acts of God, war, terrorist activities, public health
concerns, strikes, government action, severe weather condition or any other
reason that could potential harm College Apprentice students or staff or make
it impossible, in the opinion of College Apprentice, to complete the program. If
College Apprentice cancels a program for this reason, participants will receive
a full refund for all monies paid. Cancellation by College Apprentice for causes
described in this section shall not be a violation of its obligations to any
participant.
What happens if I lose something?
College Apprentice is not responsible for loss of passports, airlines tickets or
other documents, or for loss or damage of luggage or any other personal
belongings. In the case of a lost paper airline ticket, the student is solely
responsible for meeting the airline’s requirements (both logistical and
financial) for ticket replacement.
Standard Cancellation Policy
100 Days prior to program start
Full refund minus a $500 cancellation fee
99 to 30 Days prior to program start
40% of full program tuition
29 Days or Less prior to program start
No refund will be issued.
No refunds will be issued until 100 days prior to the program start date. All
refund requests must be received in writing and will take 2-4 weeks to process
and send by certified mail to an address given in the written request. A $50
stop fee will apply for all lost refund checks that must be reissued. Airfare is
always non-refundable.
Questions? Concerns?
All questions and concerns should be directed at the applicable College
Apprentice Program Director or you may call 816-226-6940 Monday through
Saturday from 8.00AM – 7.00PM EST.
13. This Participation Agreement (“Agreement”) sets forth your and our respective responsibilities and obligations with regard to the services to be provided by
us to you. When we use “You”, “Your”, or “Yourself” in this Agreement, we mean you, the purchaser of the services that are the subject of this agreement
identified below and the participant in the Boston Young Entrepreneurship Challenge 2015. When we use “We”, “Us”, “College Apprentice”, and “Our”, we
mean College Apprentice, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company whose address is P.O. Box 426006, Cambridge, MA 02142.
OUR Full Legal Name: College Apprentice, LLC. Term of CONTRACT: 1 December 2015 to 30 July 2016
OUR d/b/a/ Name: College Apprentice SERVICES to be Provided by US and dates for SERVICES to
be Provided: Participation in selected Whiteboard Youth
Ventures Program. (A) YEC Boston 2016; (B) Founder’s
Academy 2016.
OUR Physical Address:
1 Broadway, 5th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142
Please do not send anything via mail to this address,
instead use the mailing address below.
Program A: Young Entrepreneur Challenge
CONTRACT Price for SERVICES: $1,900.00
Program B: Founder’s Academy
CONTRACT Price for SERVICES: $2,995.00
HOUSING Price for SERVICES: $2,000.00
OUR Mailing Address:
College Apprentice
c/o Whiteboard Youth Ventures
P.O. Box 426006
Cambridge, MA 02142
Additional Terms: Program B: Founder’s Academy includes
all services listed here EXCEPT FOR meals and programs on
weekends, which may be purchased for additional
expenses listed on “Boston Weekend Excursions” form.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT
1. PRICE. We shall be required to perform the specified Program and services at the
price stated in the Agreement.
2. TIME OF PERFORMANCE. The Program and services shall be performed within the
time period specified in the Agreement.
3. INVOICE. We shall send an invoice to your address concurrently with or promptly
after execution of this Agreement. The invoice should include only amounts due under
the Agreement.
4. PAYMENT. You shall put forth reasonable efforts to make payment by the re-
quired payment dates. A deposit of 15% of invoice total must be RECEIVED within 30
days of receipt of invoice. Payment of the balance of the invoice must be RECEIVED by
1 April 2016. You may pay the full balance prior to this date without penalty.
5. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY. If you elect to cancel at least one hundred
(100) days prior to the program start date, you will be entitled to a full refund of the
program tuition minus a $500 cancellation fee. If you elect to cancel between ninety-
nine (99) to thirty (30) days before the program start date, you will be entitled to a
refund of forty percent (40%) of the program tuition. NO refund will be issued if you
cancel within twenty-nine (29) days of the program start date.
No refunds will be issued until at least one hundred (100) days prior to the program
start date. All refund requests must be submitted in writing via certified first class mail
to: College Apprentice, c/o Whiteboard Youth Ventures, P.O. Box 426006, Cambridge,
MA 02142. A return address must be specified in the written request in order to proc-
ess the request. Refund requests will be processed within 4-6 weeks. Lost refund
checks will require a $50 stop payment order fee in order to issue a replacement
check. No refund shall ever be given for airfare once purchased.
If we have to cancel the program for events beyond our immediate control, including
without limitation acts of God, war, terrorism, public health concerns, labor strikes, or
government action, if in our sole opinion such events could result in harm to program
participants or staff or otherwise make it impossible to complete the program, you
will receive a full refund of the program tuition; however, under no circumstances will
we provide a refund of any additional direct, indirect, and/or consequential expenses
(such as transportation expenses to and/or from the program site), even if you have
informed us of such expenses or if we should have been reasonably aware of such
expenses, and you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from any addi-
tional direct, indirect, or consequential damages.
6. WARRANTY. We disclaim all express and implied warranties, including without
limitation the implied warranties of title, merchantability, and fitness for a particular
purpose, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
7. TRIP POLICIES. The 2015 Whiteboard Youth Ventures Summer Programs shall take
place in Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. You are responsible for
transporting yourself to Boston at the place and time designated by us. We, in our sole
and absolute discretion, from time to time and in writing, may set any and all policies
necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the any Whiteboard Youth Ventures
Summer Program. Any failure on you or your students’ part to follow these policies
may be considered by us to be a default of this Agreement. You are required to follow
all applicable local laws and regulations, with exception for consumption of alcoholic,
tobacco, and controlled substances. You may not, unless prescribed by a licensed
medical professional, consume alcoholic, tobacco, or controlled substances at any
time during any Whiteboard Youth Ventures Summer Programs, even if you are per-
mitted to do so by local law.
8. DEFAULT. We may, subject to the Force Majeure provisions of this Agreement,
and in addition to our other rights under the Agreement, declare you in default by
written notice thereof to you, and terminate as provided in the Termination Provisions
of this Agreement the whole or any part of this Agreement for any of the following
reasons:
a. Failure to provide documents requested by us, INCLUDING but not limited to:
1) a copy of the Program Agreement Form signed by signed by all partici-
pating Students and their parent(s)/legal guardian(s) OR an official
school representative;
b. Making any material misstatements or omissions on any documents provided by
you to us;
c. Failure to obtain proper travel documents, INCLUDING but not limited to passports,
visas, immunization records, etc.;
d. Failure to adhere to schedules and policies set by us;
e. Failure to pay the price according to the terms of this Agreement;
f. Breach of any term or condition of this Agreement.
9. TERMINATION PROVISIONS. We have the right to terminate this Agreement, in
whole in or in part, for any of the following reasons. Termination shall be effective
upon written notice to you.
a. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: We shall have the right to terminate the Agreement for
your default. We shall also have the right, upon written notice to you, to terminate
this Agreement for other cause as specified in this Agreement or by law.
b. REMEDIES AND PRESERVATION OF RIGHTS: In the event that we terminate this
Agreement in whole or in part, no refund of any part of the purchase price received by
us shall be given. You shall be liable to us for any reasonable excess costs included
within the terminated part of the Agreement. Our rights and remedies under this
Agreement shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and reme-
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14. dies provided by law or under this Agreement. Our failure to exercise any rights or reme-
dies provided in this Agreement or by law shall not be construed to be a waiver by us of
our rights and remedies in regard to the event of default or any succeeding event of
default.
10. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party will incur any liability to the other if its perform-
ance of any obligation under this Agreement is prevented or delayed by causes beyond
its control and without the fault or negligence of either party. Causes beyond a party’s
control are defined as acts of God, acts of third parties, changes in controlling law, regu-
lations, orders or the requirements of any governmental entity, severe weather condi-
tions, civil disorders, natural disasters, fire, epidemics and quarantines, general strikes
throughout the trade, and embargoes. This clause does not apply to any prevention or
delay in performance by you caused by illness. You shall notify us orally within five (5)
days and in writing within ten (10) days of the date on which you become aware, or
reasonably should have become aware, that such cause would prevent or delay your
performance. Such notification shall (i) describe fully such cause(s) and its effect on per-
formance, (ii) state whether performance under the Agreement is prevented or delayed
and (iii) if performance is delayed, state a reasonable estimate of the duration of the
delay. You shall have the burden of proving that such cause(s) delayed or prevented your
performance despite your diligent efforts to perform, and you shall produce such sup-
porting documentation as we may reasonably request. After receipt of such notification,
we may elect either to terminate the Agreement or to extend the time for performance
as reasonably necessary to compensate for your delay.
11. ASSIGNABILITY. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Paragraph, this Agree-
ment shall be binding upon the parties and their respective successors and assigns. You
may not assign, in whole or in part, this Agreement or its rights, duties, obligations, or
responsibilities hereunder without our prior written consent, which consent may be
withheld at our sole and absolute discretion.
12. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted and en-
forced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (without
regard to any conflict of laws provisions) and the decisions of the Massachusetts courts.
You consent to the jurisdiction of any court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and
any federal courts in Massachusetts, waiving any claim or defense that such forum is not
convenient or proper. You agree that any such court shall have in personam jurisdiction
over you and consent to service of process in any manner authorized by Massachusetts
law. You agree to bring any action arising from this Agreement in any court of competent
jurisdiction sitting in and for Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
13. AUDIO/PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE AND ASSIGNMENT OF MATERIALS
In consideration of Student’s participation in the respective Whiteboard Youth
Ventures Summer Program, Guardian(s) and Student hereby grant to College Apprentice,
its legal representatives and assigns, those for whom College Apprentice is acting, and
those acting with its authority and permission, the absolute right and permission to take,
use, reuse, publish, and/or republish audio recordings, photographic portraits or pic-
tures, and video captures of the Student or in which the Student may be included, in
whole or in part, or composite or distorted in character or form, without restriction as to
changes or alterations from time to time, in conjunction with the Student’s own or a
fictitious name, or reproductions thereof in color or otherwise, made through any me-
dium at its offices or elsewhere, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, for
art, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. Guardian(s) and Student also
consent to the use of any published matter in conjunction therewith. Guardian(s) and
Student hereby waive any right that Guardian(s) or the Student may have to inspect or
approve the finished product or products or the advertising copy or printed or audio/
visual matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be
applied.
Guardian(s) and Student hereby release, discharge, and agree to save harm-
less and defend College Apprentice, its legal representatives or assigns, and all persons
acting under its permission or authority or those for whom it is acting, from any liability
by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form,
whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of said
audio recording, picture, or video capture or in any subsequent processing thereof, as
well as any publication thereof, including without limitation any claims for libel or viola-
tion of any right of publicity or privacy.
Guardian(s) and Student also hereby grant to College Apprentice, its legal
representatives and assigns, those for whom College Apprentice is acting, and those
acting with its authority and permission, a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, and
irrevocable license to and the absolute right and permission to modify, reproduce, dis-
tribute, and use any submitted report, data, or material, and any associated documenta-
tion that is designed or developed and delivered by Student to us as part of the perform-
ance of this Agreement, in whole or in part, or composite or distorted in character or
form, without restriction as to changes or alterations from time to time, in conjunction
with the Student’s own or a fictitious name, or reproductions thereof in color or other-
wise, made through any medium at its offices or elsewhere, and in any and all media
now or hereafter known, for art, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever.
Guardian(s) and Student also consent to the use of any published matter in conjunction
therewith. Guardian(s) and Student hereby waive any right that Guardian(s) or the Stu-
dent may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products or the advertising
copy or printed or audio/visual matter that may be used in connection therewith or the
use to which it may be applied.
Guardian(s) and Student hereby release, discharge, and agree to save harm-
less and defend College Apprentice, its legal representatives or assigns, and all persons
acting under its permission or authority or those for whom it is acting, from any liability
by virtue of any alteration, modification, or use in composite form, whether intentional
or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of said report, data, or mate-
rial, or in any subsequent processing thereof, as well as any publication thereof, including
without limitation any claims for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy.
Guardian(s) and/or Student hereby warrant that they are at least 18 years old,
and that Guardian(s) have the legal right to contract for the Student in the above regard.
Guardian(s) and Student state further that they have read the above authorization, re-
lease, and agreement, prior to its execution, and are fully familiar with the contents
thereof.
This release shall be binding upon the Student and Guardian(s), and their
respective heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, to the fullest extent permitted by
law.
14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
a. SURVIVAL. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the following provisions
shall survive termination of this Agreement:
i. The indemnity, hold harmless, and defense provisions of this
Agreement;
ii. The provisions pertaining to our remedies under this Agreement.
iii. The Audio/Photo/Video Release and Assignment of Materials
Agreement.
b. No waiver by us of any Default shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent Default,
and we retain a right of election of all remedies at all times.
c. All persons signing this Agreement on behalf of you hereby personally covenant and
warrant to us that they are authorized and have full legal capacity to enter into this
Agreement.
d. CONTEXT. Reference in this Agreement to the singular shall be meant to include refer-
ences to the plural and vice versa. Reference in this Agreement to the masculine gender
shall be meant to include the female and neuter and vice versa.
e. HEADINGS. The headings of any Section or Paragraph hereof are for references pur-
poses only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation thereof.
f. SEVERABILITY. All Agreements and covenants herein contained are severable. In the
event that any provision of this Agreement should be held to be unenforceable, the
validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof shall not be affected
thereby. Any court construing this Agreement is expressly granted the authority to revise
any invalid or unenforceable provision hereof to the minimum extent necessary in order
to render same enforceable.
15. INDEMNIFICATION. You shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend us and our
directors, officers, agents, employees, and attorneys, in either their official or individual
capacities, from and against any and all loss, damage, liability, claims, suits, judgments,
and demands whatsoever (INCLUDING attorneys fees) arising from:
a. any physical or economic injury to, or death of, any person or persons, or damage to
property, arising out of or cause or claimed to have been caused by your acts or omis-
sions, whether or not caused in whole or in part, with respect to or in connection to
services under this Agreement; provided, however, that if any injury to or death of any
person or persons or damage to property also arises in part out of any acts or omissions
of College Apprentice, its agents, employees, officials, or any representatives, then the
indemnity required by this Agreement by you shall be proportionally reduced, taking into
account the relative degree of responsibility of you and of College Apprentice, its
agents, employees, officials, or any representatives;
b. any claims, suits, actions, loses and/or damages by any persons, INCLUDING growing
out of any alleged improper conduct of any nature or type INCLUDING but not limited to,
physical, mental, or sexual abuse or harassment, invasion of bodily integrity, personal
injury, violation of civil rights, and/or unlawful discrimination, by or attributable,
in whole or in part, to You.
c. Your breach of any term of this Agreement.
16. INTEGRATION. The Agreement, including all referenced documents, constitutes the
entire Agreement between the parties. No agent, representative, employee or officer of
either you or College Apprentice has authority to make, or has made, any statement,
Agreement, or representation, oral or in writing, in connection with the Agreement,
which in any way can be deemed to modify, add to, or detract from, or otherwise change
or alter its terms and conditions. No negotiations between the parties, nor any custom or
usage, shall be permitted to modify or contradict any of the terms and conditions of the
Agreement. No modifications, alterations, changes, or waiver to the Agreement or any of
its terms shall be valid or binding unless accomplished by a written amendment signed
by both parties.
15. “The YEC was not just a competition but an
experience. We had the opportunity to interact
with students from all over the globe and to
learn and brainstorm with some of the best
minds that the city of Boston has to offer. The
ideas, the friendships, the knowledge and the
memories are things that we will take with us
forever, and we hope to come back next year! ”
-Mark McCormick, Director of Student Development,
Fortune Education, Tianjin, China
“Shortly after my students won first place in the 2015 YEC,
they were immediately talking about signing up for next’s
program. As exhausted as they were, they were chattering
about doing more hard work! The YEC program accomplishes
all it sets out to and more.”
- Christine Jauregui, 2015 YEC Mentor of the first place team
“The Young Entrepreneur Challenge was the single greatest
experience of our lives! Anybody who hasn't attended will
have a difficult time understanding how amazing it is. Our
team felt like a family by the end of the week and even
though we’ll miss everyone, we will also cherish the
memories we made!
- Maeve and Bridget Sullivan, YEC Alumnae
16. Contact Information
e | hello@whiteboardyouthventures.com
p | +1 816-226-6940
a | College Apprentice
c/o Whiteboard Youth Ventures
PO Box 426006
Cambridge, MA 02142
www.whiteboardyouthventures.com