MEDIA ALERT: START AS A STUDENT, FINISH AS A CEO! YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY (YEA!) INFORMATION NIGHT
WHAT: The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber will host a Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Information Session for students currently in grades 6-12, their families, and local business leaders to learn about the exciting afterschool program where middle and high school students launch their very own real businesses! YEA! will be hosted at the University of Washington Tacoma on Tuesdays from 4pm-7pm.
Attendees will learn about the structure of the program, what YEA! students accomplish, and the process for applying. YEA! graduates will be present to share their experiences with launching their businesses! Business leaders can learn how to get involved with YEA! as a mentor, guest speaker, field trip host, or even a judge at the YEA! Investor Panel!
YEA! students are accepted through a competitive admissions process. Applications can be downloaded at www.tacomachamber.org. The Application Deadline is Friday, December 12.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 19, 6:00pm-7:00pm
WHERE: Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave., Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98402
WHO: Students Grades 6-12 and their families; Business leaders and interested community volunteers; This event is free and open to the public.
EVENT CONTACT: Call 253-682-1726 to RSVP or visit us online at http://bit.ly/1vEBjFV
MEDIA CONTACT:
Lynnette Buffington
Office: 253-682-1726
E-Mail Address: yea@tacomachamber.org
Web: www.tacomachamber.org