Delicious Cookies for Sale!
Phila. 2006: Emlen elementary students learned the key ingredients to creating a successful cookie selling business.  The students are joined by Executive Director of The Business Center, Pamela Rich-Wheeler, youth teacher Chris Chaplin, and Emlen Elementary School Prinicipal, Ms Johnson.

Students at Blair Christian Academy discuss marketing alternatives while creating a school store.

 

Germantown High School students and young entrepreneurs Ashley Reed and William Berry discuss the business strategy of the group’s business, the R.U.E  Representing Urban Entrepreneurship.

Urban Youth
Entrepreneurship Program

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This is an exciting, motivational program that encourages and prepares youth between the ages of 14-17 to start their own business. Youth will learn basic characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, risks and rewards of running a business, life skills (including budgeting and investing), the importance of a business plan, and steps on how to write one.

The Business Center will expose students to valuable skills that translate into successful business ventures, better job opportunities, and enhanced real-world skills. The after-school program will run during the following:

Timeframe:
2006  - July 1st – August 31st   3:30p – 5:30p 2006/2007 October – May 3:30p – 5:30p

Schedule dates now for your school, organization or camp. Program dates, times and sessions are customized to your program need. These programs are in partnership with The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). Let us incorporate this series into your summer youth program or after school.


Contact us at

The Business Center for more details at 215-247-2473, ext.4

2006 Programs

New Covenant Church Campus

Emlen Elementary School

Blair Christian Academy

Germantown High School

Parkway Northwest Peace and Social Justice

New Media Technology Charter School

Use the links below for more information about the Money Summer Camp & Financial Management Program

 

Germantown High School students conducted a final presentation with local personalities Reuben “Big Rube” Harley and Shelly and Keith from Urban Xpressions.