Area youth will have the unique opportunity to learn the ins and outs of starting a business, thanks to Entrepreneur Camp hosted by Pride Entrepreneur Education Program (PEEP), in collaboration with Academic Achievers. The camp runs June 15 through July 1 at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. Once they’ve learned the dos and don’ts of entrepreneurship, the students will participate in the ‘Marketplace Showcase’ where they will sell products they have created and pitch their business ideas that were born during the camp.
Camp participants will travel the business development path through classroom instruction, hands-on activities and as they meet local business owners. The camp is offered at no cost to participants.
“We are extremely pleased to offer this Entrepreneur Camp program thanks to our organization’s partnership with Academic Achievers,” said Pauline Feimster, executive director of PEEP. “In today’s economic climate and challenging job market, it is critical that we teach our youth to be entrepreneurial thinkers.”
“We are thrilled to be able to offer this camp for free to all participants,” explained Laila Minot, co-founder of Academic Achievers/S&L Consultants. “This experience will be priceless for these students because our team will be teaching them lessons that aren’t taught in the traditional classroom.” There is still time to register for the Entrepreneur Camp by calling 980.355.0968 by June 10.
About Pride Entrepreneur Education Program
PEEP is a not-for-profit organization founded by Dee Dixon and Pride Magazine. PEEP is recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its purpose is to help eliminate future socio-economic disparities in the African-American community by promoting education, financial literacy, the attainment of technical skills and entrepreneurship among youth ages 15 to 25. Since its inception, PEEP has reached hundreds of local youth and awarded $65,000 in scholarships. For more information, visit www.peepcharlotte.org.
About Academic Achievers
Academic Achievers is a top-ranked educational services company that provides motivational, academic, entrepreneurial and mentoring programs for youth and adults. The company is a contracted vendor for more than 100 school districts throughout the country and has partnered with national organizations such as the Girl Scouts and the YMCA, as well as private schools and numerous after-school programs. Academic Achievers is committed to helping people reach their goals and enhance their quality of life by providing programs that focus on financial freedom, business operations, self-esteem, teamwork and academic excellence. For more information about Academic Achievers/S&L Consultants, please visit www.academicachievers04.com.
