Business Entrepreneurship Academy Looking for H.S. Sophmores
The Business/Entrepreneurship Academy of Community Campus is looking for members of the Class of 2014 (current high school sophomores) attending Apollo, Daviess County, Hancock County, Owensboro, Owensboro Catholic or Trinity high schools who are interested in future careers as entrepreneurs.
Guidance counselors at the Community Campus participating high schools have identified students who met benchmarks scores on their PLAN tests (PLAN is the 10th grade assessment leading up to the ACT assessment) and made recommendations based on students’ career interest surveys.
“However, true entrepreneurs don’t always fit a traditional business model,” said Marcia Carpenter, DCPS College and Career Readiness coordinator. “We are looking for parents who might recognize the entrepreneurial spirit in their child, and encourage him or her to apply.”
Who? Current High School Sophomores (Class of 2014)
What? The program begins with a two-week college summer course in business-entrepreneurship. The class meets at the innovative Centre for Business and Research on Allen Street in Owensboro.
Where? July 2-6 and July 9-13 from 8:30-4:30.
How much? Cost is $405 for the 3 college-credit hours. If a student has a financial need, please indicate that on the registration form. Students must complete the Mary Jo Young need-based Scholarship application to be eligible for financial aid. This application is due by May1, 2012.
The Entrepreneurship/Business Academy experience is limited to 25 students from 6 area high schools. The high schools are Hancock County, Owensboro High School, Owensboro Catholic High, Trinity High, Apollo and Daviess County High School. Application deadline is February 15, 2012.
Students must achieve benchmark scores on their PLAN (practice ACT) that was administered at their respective schools. Check with your guidance counselor to determine benchmark eligibility.
Students who enroll in this class are expected to complete three additional business college courses before entering the Kauffman Institute for Entrepreneurship Capstone Course the senior year. Apply at www.communitycampus.me or contact Marcia Carpenter at marcia.carpenter@daviess.kyschools.us
Community Campus is a partnership with area school districts, colleges and the business community and is designed to take learning beyond the traditional classroom and into the “real world.” For more information, visit www.communitycampus.me or contact Marcia Carpenter, DCPS College and Career Readiness Coordinator, at (270) 852-7000 or (270) 316-5874; or at marcia.carpenter@daviess.kyschools.us
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