The Teen Entrepreneur Academy (TEA) is a week-long program that helps high school students learn about entrepreneurship and starting businesses. In 2015, over 100 teenagers from six states and four countries participated in the program hosted by Concordia University Irvine. During the program, students developed business plans and competed in a business plan competition for cash prizes. One of the participants, Karina Gonzalez, went on to win a national business plan competition after attending TEA. The program aims to develop entrepreneurial skills in teenagers.
Young Founders School is a not for profit Ed Tech start up running free entrepreneurship bootcamps for high school kids age (11-18yrs) across all socio economic backgrounds. We are founded and based in Hong Kong with geographic presence in Singapore, Shenzhen and Bangladesh.Currently supported by Credit Suisse as our headline sponsor and Alibaba entrepreneurship fund as our HK local partner.
Young Founders School's entrepreneurship bootcamps are widely appreciated within our network of 170 schools, student community of over 1700 ,network of 3000+ corporate connections and 300+ mentors.
In line with our mission and vision to bring free start up education to 1 million high school students globally by 2025, we are extremely keen to collaborate and partner with organizations with synergy around our mission. Please find our 2018 annual report with details around our journey so far since our inception in 2016, our social impact and our goals for 2019 and beyond.
2016 Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) Impact ReportMatthew Hugo
Take a look at ICCC's 2016 annual Impact Report, which covers some of this year's success stories, as well as metrics that shine light on our program's impact on the job climate of inner cities around America!
I almost did this twice for my own companies. It is a hybrid of speed dating and mentoring. Goal is to get kids who aren't from the wealthy areas to meet MBAs and Law Students over dinner, just to hear their paths and stories. Very inexpensive, and not an imposition for the students either. Uber makes the transportation issue with parents go away as well. Inexpensive way to open up the world of possibilities to those who aren't already immersed in it.
Young Founders School is a not for profit Ed Tech start up running free entrepreneurship bootcamps for high school kids age (11-18yrs) across all socio economic backgrounds. We are founded and based in Hong Kong with geographic presence in Singapore, Shenzhen and Bangladesh.Currently supported by Credit Suisse as our headline sponsor and Alibaba entrepreneurship fund as our HK local partner.
Young Founders School's entrepreneurship bootcamps are widely appreciated within our network of 170 schools, student community of over 1700 ,network of 3000+ corporate connections and 300+ mentors.
In line with our mission and vision to bring free start up education to 1 million high school students globally by 2025, we are extremely keen to collaborate and partner with organizations with synergy around our mission. Please find our 2018 annual report with details around our journey so far since our inception in 2016, our social impact and our goals for 2019 and beyond.
2016 Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) Impact ReportMatthew Hugo
Take a look at ICCC's 2016 annual Impact Report, which covers some of this year's success stories, as well as metrics that shine light on our program's impact on the job climate of inner cities around America!
I almost did this twice for my own companies. It is a hybrid of speed dating and mentoring. Goal is to get kids who aren't from the wealthy areas to meet MBAs and Law Students over dinner, just to hear their paths and stories. Very inexpensive, and not an imposition for the students either. Uber makes the transportation issue with parents go away as well. Inexpensive way to open up the world of possibilities to those who aren't already immersed in it.
Herein we take an opportunity to feature such prudent and competent companies in our special issue of The 30 Inspiring Entreprenuers to watch in 2018, in which we have signified 30 effective and the prominent business sectors.
The Anzisha Prize is Africa's premier award for young entrepreneurs. This issue looks back at the first few years of the program, as the program focuses on having an impact on the youth employment issues facing the continent.
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Besides, some education consultants by virtue of their sheer knowledge in the field are also invited by governments to share their expertise in bringing about reforms education policies.
Indeed, education consultants are the lifeline of any education system today. We at The Knowledge Review have highlighted the importance of education consultants in our latest edition titled, Leading Education Consultants to Watch in 2020.
Manufacturer & Business Association monthly magazine that features Sarah A Reed Children's Center on the front cover this month as we broke ground for our new Residence Hall here on the Sarah A Reed Children's Center
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https://bameapprenticeshipawards.co.uk/2017-asian-apprenticeship-awards/
At SAP, we believe that when business and life run better, the world runs better.
Our Vision: to help theworld run better and improve people’s lives.
Our Mission: to help organizations become best-run businesses.
Our Passions: teamwork, integrity, accountability, professionalism,and trust.
Social innovation at SAP helps enhance education and propel emerging entrepreneurs to foster sustainable economic growth through thoughtful investment of capital, technology, and talent.
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Source: https://ciolookindia.com/the-10-most-trustworthy-consulting-companies-january2021/.
Women entrepreneurship training, Empower Women’s EconomicTonex
Women’s entrepreneurship and empowerment are considered important tools to eradicate poverty and unemployment.
Now, one day's empowerment of women has become a buzzword. It may not be feasible to empower women simply by creating employment opportunities for them. The one-hour need is to motivate them to build their own business
Women Entrepreneurship Training by Tonex
Women’s entrepreneurship training will cover the main concepts and structures of women’s entrepreneurship from a gender perspective, as well as various factors and policies that affect the entrepreneurial process.
Women’s entrepreneurship training courses focus on improving women’s economic opportunities for entrepreneurship, formalization or expansion.
Why You Choose Tonex?
Tonex will provide you with the opportunity to meet other female entrepreneurs who follow the same path as you
Tonex can help you understand potential gender barriers in entrepreneurship
You will receive personal guidance to develop your own business model based on your perspective, mission, goals and culture
Learn About:
Women’s entrepreneurship from a gender perspective
Various kinds of women entrepreneurship promotion (WEP) and that how they can affect women businesses
Creative practices and applying technology for WEP
Government policies
Entrepreneurship as an effective tool to empower women’s economic
Developing, observing, and assessing WEP leads
Searching for business opportunities
And many more.
Training Feature
You will guided to try various solutions and tools to overcome the burdens that hinder women's successful entrepreneurship.
In group activities participants will work on real world cases.
Learn how to develop entrepreneurship style that fits their goals, resources, and the environment.
Audience
The female professional who are interested in startups or already have launched a startup
Young female leaders
Young female founders
Policy makers
Policy implementing agencies
Chambers of commerce
Business associations
NGOs
Higher education institutions
Those who run incubators
Training Objectives
Know the concept of entrepreneurship
Know the gender-based barriers of entrepreneurship
Design a business plan
Discuss various types of WEP
Explain how WEP can affect women businesses
Apply creative methods and technology to overcome gender barriers
Identify where to look for business opportunities
Know target market
Identify competent
Develop marketing plan and sales strategies
Discuss operations
And many more..
Course Outline
Overview
Preparing for the Big Leap
The Feasibility Study
The Business plan
Becoming an Entrepreneur
Strategies for Consolidation and Growth
Key Strategies to Strengthening Women’s Entrepreneurship
TONEX Hands-On Workshop Sample
For More Information
https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/women-entrepreneurship-training/
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Women entrepreneurship, the Nigerian police officers wives context is presentation by Iyke Ezeugo, the Brekete Family Consultant in Business Development and Strategy. The presentation was at women empowerment workshop organized in September 2015 for the Nigerian Police Officers’ wives by Mrs. Patience Inalegwu, the wife of the FCT Commissioner of Police, Mr. Wilson Inalegwu. This paper is focused on inspiring and motivating women (particularly Nigerian Police Officers’ wives) to imbibe the spirit of entrepreneurship for enhancing their economic powers with the aim of helping them to become economic independence through engagement in lawful business activities to support their families. It was an interactive workshop, emphases were laid on the need to carefully observe your environment for services /products'' supply gaps and the business opportunities these create for entrepreneurial activities. Also, the challenges of dealing with business failure and overcoming the attendant frustrations were dealt with in addition to overcoming the issues of lack of capital or where to start from.
Herein we take an opportunity to feature such prudent and competent companies in our special issue of The 30 Inspiring Entreprenuers to watch in 2018, in which we have signified 30 effective and the prominent business sectors.
The Anzisha Prize is Africa's premier award for young entrepreneurs. This issue looks back at the first few years of the program, as the program focuses on having an impact on the youth employment issues facing the continent.
Leading educational consultants to watch in 2020Merry D'souza
Besides, some education consultants by virtue of their sheer knowledge in the field are also invited by governments to share their expertise in bringing about reforms education policies.
Indeed, education consultants are the lifeline of any education system today. We at The Knowledge Review have highlighted the importance of education consultants in our latest edition titled, Leading Education Consultants to Watch in 2020.
Manufacturer & Business Association monthly magazine that features Sarah A Reed Children's Center on the front cover this month as we broke ground for our new Residence Hall here on the Sarah A Reed Children's Center
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards was launched in March 2016 to celebrate the talent and diversity of under-represented British Asian Apprentices, their Employers and Training Providers. Apprenticeships have been seen as a secondary route for British Asians with the perception that University is the primary way for leading a successful career. This correlates with the current representation of British Asian apprentices with the starts of 2016/2017 - that being 4.1%. The 2017 awards brought together cross industry and sector leaders from across the country supporting not just the event, but the cause behind it. With over 60% of our audience at C-level or Managerial level, there was a high level of influence in the room - a significant increase from 2016.Our awards fits into a larger discussion around Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation within the labour market. There has been a demand for diverse workforces, not just for the local and national demographic representation, but for the economic benefits. For the economy to thrive, diversity is key. Full representation of BAME individuals within workforces across the UK would be worth £24bn per year to the economy.Employers and Training Providers are recognising this and are bringing out initiatives to boost diverse representation.
https://bameapprenticeshipawards.co.uk/2017-asian-apprenticeship-awards/
At SAP, we believe that when business and life run better, the world runs better.
Our Vision: to help theworld run better and improve people’s lives.
Our Mission: to help organizations become best-run businesses.
Our Passions: teamwork, integrity, accountability, professionalism,and trust.
Social innovation at SAP helps enhance education and propel emerging entrepreneurs to foster sustainable economic growth through thoughtful investment of capital, technology, and talent.
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This issue of CIO Look India showcases, ‘The 10 Most Trustworthy Consulting Companies,’ the best & most innovative consulting firms, that deliver flexible & agile client solutions & offer cutting-edge services to ensure seamless workflow of the clients.
Source: https://ciolookindia.com/the-10-most-trustworthy-consulting-companies-january2021/.
Women entrepreneurship training, Empower Women’s EconomicTonex
Women’s entrepreneurship and empowerment are considered important tools to eradicate poverty and unemployment.
Now, one day's empowerment of women has become a buzzword. It may not be feasible to empower women simply by creating employment opportunities for them. The one-hour need is to motivate them to build their own business
Women Entrepreneurship Training by Tonex
Women’s entrepreneurship training will cover the main concepts and structures of women’s entrepreneurship from a gender perspective, as well as various factors and policies that affect the entrepreneurial process.
Women’s entrepreneurship training courses focus on improving women’s economic opportunities for entrepreneurship, formalization or expansion.
Why You Choose Tonex?
Tonex will provide you with the opportunity to meet other female entrepreneurs who follow the same path as you
Tonex can help you understand potential gender barriers in entrepreneurship
You will receive personal guidance to develop your own business model based on your perspective, mission, goals and culture
Learn About:
Women’s entrepreneurship from a gender perspective
Various kinds of women entrepreneurship promotion (WEP) and that how they can affect women businesses
Creative practices and applying technology for WEP
Government policies
Entrepreneurship as an effective tool to empower women’s economic
Developing, observing, and assessing WEP leads
Searching for business opportunities
And many more.
Training Feature
You will guided to try various solutions and tools to overcome the burdens that hinder women's successful entrepreneurship.
In group activities participants will work on real world cases.
Learn how to develop entrepreneurship style that fits their goals, resources, and the environment.
Audience
The female professional who are interested in startups or already have launched a startup
Young female leaders
Young female founders
Policy makers
Policy implementing agencies
Chambers of commerce
Business associations
NGOs
Higher education institutions
Those who run incubators
Training Objectives
Know the concept of entrepreneurship
Know the gender-based barriers of entrepreneurship
Design a business plan
Discuss various types of WEP
Explain how WEP can affect women businesses
Apply creative methods and technology to overcome gender barriers
Identify where to look for business opportunities
Know target market
Identify competent
Develop marketing plan and sales strategies
Discuss operations
And many more..
Course Outline
Overview
Preparing for the Big Leap
The Feasibility Study
The Business plan
Becoming an Entrepreneur
Strategies for Consolidation and Growth
Key Strategies to Strengthening Women’s Entrepreneurship
TONEX Hands-On Workshop Sample
For More Information
https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/women-entrepreneurship-training/
The 5 Most Influential Women in Finance, 2021 features successful businesswomen in the finance industry, their business journeys, challenges, & achievements.
A guide to Enterprise Education For Enterprise Coordinators, teachers and lea...Ghazally Spahat
This guide has been produced following extensive research on Enterprise Education1 to ensure that it reflects the experiences and needs of those delivering Enterprise Education today and in the future.
Women entrepreneurship, the Nigerian police officers wives context.iyke ezeugo
Women entrepreneurship, the Nigerian police officers wives context is presentation by Iyke Ezeugo, the Brekete Family Consultant in Business Development and Strategy. The presentation was at women empowerment workshop organized in September 2015 for the Nigerian Police Officers’ wives by Mrs. Patience Inalegwu, the wife of the FCT Commissioner of Police, Mr. Wilson Inalegwu. This paper is focused on inspiring and motivating women (particularly Nigerian Police Officers’ wives) to imbibe the spirit of entrepreneurship for enhancing their economic powers with the aim of helping them to become economic independence through engagement in lawful business activities to support their families. It was an interactive workshop, emphases were laid on the need to carefully observe your environment for services /products'' supply gaps and the business opportunities these create for entrepreneurial activities. Also, the challenges of dealing with business failure and overcoming the attendant frustrations were dealt with in addition to overcoming the issues of lack of capital or where to start from.
Today the food production industry faces an ever-increasing challenge to feed more, both people and animals, with tightening antibiotic regulations and less land, labor, time and costs. This demand has placed a concentrated importance on livestock feed utilisation as a vital role to achieve future, sustainable global food security.
High School Career Development ProgramsErica Swallow
During my final quarter at the MIT Sloan School of Management, I conducted an independent study about social entrepreneurship in the education sector, primarily focused on current players and existing opportunities in the space. I collaborated with education non-profit Noble Impact to determine how the high school education system might be transformed by greater involvement from communities and businesses.
My research entailed three stages: Internet research, phone and in-person interviews with key players at non-profits and businesses, and creation of a final report, which you’ll find attached to this email.
My research was focused on four questions:
- How are high school students currently engaged in career development?
- Which businesses are most engaged in K-12 education? How and why?
- What scalable opportunities exist to solve the skills gap between the classroom and workforce?
- What should I do after MIT Sloan to have the greatest impact in education?
The final report covers my key findings for the first two questions – insights were pulled from interviews with recruiters, students, non-profit leaders, and corporate giving professionals. The report also covers potential opportunities that Noble Impact or other organizations could implement to improve career-oriented programming offered to high school students. Lastly, the report gives a very brief insight into where my head’s at for post-Sloan plans.
INSPIRATION FOR THIS PROJECT
I was inspired to conduct this project for two key reasons: Education has been a life-changer for me, and Noble Impact’s work inspired me to think harder about how I could contribute to improving education in America.
As a first-generation college (and graduate) student, I’ve observed and relished in the difference furthering my education has made in my life, as compared with the trajectories of my siblings, cousins, and elders. Education not only pulled me out of poverty, but it also opened my mind to the many ways in which I could l contribute to the world.
Last year, I was invited to judge Noble Impact’s Arkansas High School Startup Weekend, and I was amazed by what the students were capable of producing: Full product prototypes, pitch presentations, and compelling arguments for why their business ideas were important. At the time, I didn’t consider how I might contribute to their experience beyond my duty as a judge, but as my second year of Sloan began to wrap up, I reflected upon my two years in business school and realized that my time in Little Rock with those motivated, talented students was the most inspiring time of my MBA. After starting a dialogue with Noble Impact CEO Eric Wilson, I decided I couldn’t end my semester without a deep dive into the education world. And thus, this project was born.
The Campus Community Life Cycle: From Admissions to AlumniED MAP
The Campus Community Life Cycle series will explore the stages students go through as they assimilate into a new school community, become involved in campus life and then stay active after graduation as alumni. Gain ideas you can use as experts discuss:
• Optimizing each stage in the transition process
• How to create a strong student community and alumni network
• Ways to assure student and institutional success
This series will be presented in three, progressive sessions beginning with Integrating New Students Into the Community. Topic highlights of this presentation include:
• Pre-enrollment activities: getting new students to the first day of class
• Engaging students in your community
• Transitioning new students to full members of the community in the first term
Other webinars in this series include:
• Community as a Retention Tool – April, 2010
• Maintaining Community After Graduation: Benefits to the Institution – May, 2010
Additional information about the upcoming webinars in this series will be available soon. Write us at connect@edmap.biz for more information.
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iMAGINE Upstate is a week-long celebration and showcase around STEM, innovation, creative & entrepreneurial activity in the Upstate.
Together we will create an ecosystem that will generate inspiration and enable the “Ah-ha” Moments shaping our futureworkforce in the Upstate!
iMAGINE Upstate 2015 Media Kit & Partnership Guide
TEA 2015 Newsletter-emailing (1)
1. Teen Entrepreneur Academy
2015 Year in Review
More than 100 teenagers from six states and
four countries (China, France, Singapore, and
Canada) reported for “work” in July during the
fourth annual Teen Entrepreneur Academy (TEA),
hosted by Concordia University Irvine’s School of
Business.
The week-long international business start-up
program helps high school students who are
interested in starting their own businesses or
learning the principles of entrepreneurship. The
students lived on campus for the week (arriving
on Sunday, 7/12 and leaving Saturday, 7/18)
while learning basic business principles and how
to start their own businesses. The capstone of
the week-long training was the business plan
competition (generously sponsored by Citi) where
all students were put into teams of four each.
Twenty-five teams were given just eight minutes
and presented a 12-slide investor PowerPoint
presentation to a panel CEOs and entrepreneur
judges hoping to win the $1,000 first place cash
prize.
The TEA week culminated with the Citi Business
Plan Competition on Friday, July 17. Each team
was mentored and coached during the week by
local business owners and entrepreneurs. Over
30 business mentors assisted the teens on their
plans.
(Continued on page 2)
Irvine Teens Win 4th International Citi Business Plan Competition
Citi Business Plan
Competition
Winning Team
“85% of
America’s
teenagers
wish they had
more business
education in
high school;
75% indicated
they wanted
to learn to
start their
own
business.“
Gallup 2011
Stephen D. Christensen with 1st place team (left to right), Katherine Wong, Beckman High School, Natasha Takahashi,
Woodbridge High School, Tony Hsu, Woodbridge High School and Lisa Deloney, Southern CA Division President, Citibank.
TEA 4 - year Growth
Distinguished Judges with Winning Team
(Left to right: Arthur Carter, Joseph Hensley,
Lisa Deloney, Rosario Marin, Hugh Hughes,
Lorna Wise, Sunil “Sunny” Tolani,
Bill Osland, Charles Zhang, Peter Meyers,
Kim Kovacs, Stephen Christensen)
2. Business Plan Competition
(continued from page 1)
The top three teams (ENESi,
Ride Pool and Treasure Chest)
presented their business plans on
Friday evening. The distinguished
CEO judges (including the 41st
Treasurer of the United States,
Rosario Marin) then selected the
winner, ENESi. The team was
mentored by Laura Green, Vice
President of Community Bank. That
team was awarded $1,000 for first
place, Treasure Chest $500 for sec-
ond and Ride Pool $300 for third.
“The Teen Entrepreneur Academy is about helping teenagers
succeed in business, education and life,” explained TEA founder
and Concordia’s business school dean Stephen Christensen.
Throughout the week, students received hands-on training and
real-world experiences. The teens were coached and mentored
by entrepreneurs and business leaders.
They discussed:
• Business models
• Customer profiles
• Unique selling propositions
• Product features and benefits
• Marketing strategies
• Financial projections
• Cost of goods and services
• Consumer needs
• How to identify business opportunities
• The characteristics of successful entrepreneurs
The students incorporated these principles into their business
plan presentation for the Citi Business Plan Competition. “we
are developing the entrepreneurial mindset in teens, a mindset
of seeing problems as opportunities, looking for innovation,
creativity, critical thinking,
teamwork and problem
solving skills. This is key
for future job creators and
employers. “
2
2015 Participant Wins US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Championship
This past summer (July), Karina Gonzalez, now a senior at Century High School in Santa Ana was one of 100 high school students
who attended the week-long Teen Entrepreneur Academy (TEA). She learned about starting a business and writing a business plan.
Following her summer academy experience, she was nominated by her teacher at Century High, Alan Gersten for the US Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) BizFest Youth Entrepreneurship Program. She was selected to participate in the program in
Houston, Texas held in September. During the course of the BiFest program, students developed a business plan and competed for
the best plan. Karina’s business plan presentation won 1st place and a $5,000 scholarship in the National Bizfest Competition. She
is now a National Business Plan Champion.
BizFest is a signature program of the USHCC Foundation. The BizFest curriculum focuses on two critical components – leadership
development and entrepreneurship training. It is a three-day workshop that empowers youth with knowledge and insight into the
world of business.
Karina said, “Sweat slithered down my forehead, my teeth chattered
as the airplane captain called for take-off. Who would have thought
that I Karina Gonzalez from the small city of Santa Ana would be flown
on an all-expense paid trip to Houston, Texas to compete in a national
business plan competition?” Her business plan idea for “Solar-Tek”, a
virtual enterprise company from Century High School, seemed all but
a dream until then. “I presented Solar-Tek to very important people. It
was such an honor receiving 1st place and a $5,000 scholarship in the
National Bizfest Competition. I am thankful to my teacher Alan Gersten
as well as the Teen Entrepreneur Academy, hosted by Concordia’s
business school dean Mr. Christensen. The TEA summer entrepreneur
academy at Concordia University really gave me the head start and
guidance on selecting the business I presented. TEA set the foundation
of what Solar-Tek has now become.”
Second Place Team
The Treasure Chest
Third Place Team
Ride Pool
James “Jim” Mazzo, Chairman & CEO,
AcuFocus, a guest speaker for the
TEA program, advises student Natasha
Takahashi about her business plan,
which took first place.
Stephen Christensen, Karina Gonzales & Alan Gersten
3. Corporate Sponsors & Donors July 12-18 2015
3
The School of Business at Concordia University Irvine presented
a brand new program this year, the Kid Entrepreneur Academy
(KEA) Summer Business Day Camp. Open to grades 5, 6, 7 and 8.
KEA inspires students to create real businesses and realize a profit.
The KEA has five educational goals:
1. Teach students the relevancy of entrepreneurship
2. Develop an entrepreneurial mindset while connecting their world to
the world around them
3. Provide students with the psychological benefits of ownership and
empowerment so that vital business and life skills emerge
4. Enable students to start exploring possible career options; and
5. To show kids how their core academic learning applies to the world
around them. www.cui.edu/kea
It’s never too early to teach kids business and positive values. Positive
and productive kids become positive and productive adults.
Concordia’s
Kid
Entrepreneur
Academy
(KEA) is
ccomitted to
developing
the leaders of
tomorrow.
Kid Entrepreneur Academy (KEA)
KEA Class of 2015
TEA Class of 2015
Gold Sponsor
Citi: Citi Business Plan Competition
Bronze Sponsors
Experian
Kay Family Foundation
US Bank
Wells Fargo
Business Investors
Broadview Mortgage, David Leichtfuss
Comerica
Business Partners
Stephanie Allyn
Asian Woman Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Broughton Hotels, Larry Broughton
California Bank & Trust
ClearingHouse (CDFI)
Community Bank
Crevier Classic Cars, LLC
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Terry & Sharon Hartshorn
David and Jan Holder
HighTower/ The Bahnsen Group
Keithly Seed Company
Kit Kat Clock/Woody Young
Orange County Employees Association
Orange County Navy League
Kris & Jim Vitale’92
David and Mable Wheeler
UPS
Wahoo’s Fish Tacos
Charlie Zhang
Friends
Robert & Ruth Bein
Barrington Investments, Rick Roethke
Mike Danzi
Dr. Martin Eaton
Fredericks Benefits, Bob Fredericks
Risk Management Association (RMA)
Bob and Susan Odle
Mark Polito
It is truly an honor and privilege to recognize and express our heartfelt thanks to these generous donors whose
gifts positively impacted the lives of high school students who aspire to become entrepreneurs.
4. Partners and Sponsors
The 2015 TEA program was sold out with 104 teens. Those interested in attending the 2016 TEA, (July 24-30, 2016) or would like
more information, visit www.cui.edu/tea or email stephen.christensen@cui.edu or call 949-214-3198.
TEEN Entrepreneur Academy (TEA)
July 24 - 30, 2016
Register Now
www.cui.edu/tea
KID Entrepreneur Academy (KEA)
July 25 - 29, 2016
www.cui.edu/kea
Isabella Martinez attended the 2015 TEA program on a full scholarship
and presented a business plan for a new non-profit that offered an
innovative training program for teaching social media to senior
citizens. She took what she learned at TEA and applied for and was
awarded a national "Summer of Creativity" grant from Youth Services
of America (Washington D.C.). She used the funding to take her TEA
non-profit business plan and followed through to create a non-profit.
Isabella said, "I went to the Teen Entrepreneur Academy at Concordia
University Irvine and I had to work with a group. I had an idea, kind of
a relative idea of what to do and I had an idea of helping seniors learn
how to use the Internet and how to use social media. My plan was
crystallized at the TEA program and now it's a reality."
Teen Wins National Grant, Launches Non-Profit
Isabella Martinez - www.Net4seniors.org