Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
An Exciting Opportunity For Student Entrepreneurs
| Summer Entrepreneurship Academy | |
|---|---|
| What | Youth Entrepreneurial Academy, aka YEA, is a fun opportunity to learn about starting your own business and begin creating wealth for yourself doing something you are passionate about. Learn the ins and outs of starting a business and becoming your own boss. Students will transform ideas and passions into a viable business plan. This academy is free to participants because of the generous financial support from the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation. Every participant will receive a $500 NIACC scholarship and have an opportunity to compete for seed money to launch their business this summer. At the end of YEA students have the opportunity to compete in a pitch competition and win seed money for their venture. |
| When | Monday June 16 – Friday June 20 | 8:30am-4:00pm + Monday, June 23 – Pitch Competition | 5:30pm-8:30pm |
| Where | NIACC Pappajohn Center |
| Who | Current high school students |
| Details | Over 270 North Iowa students have participated in this program. Approximately 25 aspiring student entrepreneurs from North Iowa will participate. Join in the interesting activities, insightful guest speakers, pitch competition and fun field trips! |
| Apply | Applications are available from your high school advisor, business teachers, or the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Applications can be completed via an Online Application Form. Please feel free to contact us with any application questions or issues. Applications are due June 12, 2025 for priority deadline, or until program is full. |