The project is called the Youth Entrepreneur Success program or Y.E.S. for short.
The program is designed as an after school program for age 15 and older, high school or pre-college students. The program will be offered as and addition to the Life Strategies course at PBCC in conjunction with duel enrollment with Glades Central High School. The program gives students direction on what they will need to do to become successful as a business owner and what courses they will need to pursue. The additional benefit of this program will be to help decrease the drop out rate in Western Palm Beach County and to give our children hope.
The program consists of four business categories: Small Business and you, Business Planning, Marketing and Pricing, Finances and Cash Flow Projections will be studied using a computerized program that tests and after completion of the 20 hour course a certificate will be issued that will be honored toward scholarships. In addition the EDGE Center will introduce mentors to assist the exceptional and self motivated students to start a business of their own.
The program will be held at the EDGE Center facilities at 241 W Ave A. The facility is currently only able to assist 10 students a week. Each student will be allowed to progress at their own pace and will be assisted with computer skills and reading comprehension.
To make this project a Success The EDGE needs to raise $2,000,000 over the next four years. to build a new incubator facility in Western Palm Beach County to house the new businesses that will be created because of the Y.E.S. program. The 10 new businesses will employ a minimum of 50 employees. Which in turn will create 25 additional jobs in the community. In addition the funds will also be used to buy equipment and pay for the programing that will be used in the program. Only 10% will be used for administration.
How are we going to raise the funds needed to fund this project?
From 2007-2010 we will hold 3 online auctions a year with the last auction ending at the Annual Entrepreneur of the Years Banquet. The Auctions will be in May, Oct, and Jan ending on FEB 7 annually. The Schedule will be published on the blog and sent out by email.
The Banquet will be a rewarding and motivational event for all that participate in this project.
These Auctions are going to last 30 days and will be marketed via newspaper, radio, TV, Flyer's, Email, Snail Mail, Websites, Blogs, Forums, and word of mouth.
This is a win-win project because when you participate by donating to this cause you don't only help the community you help yourself as well.
How can you be a part of this very beneficial project?
If you own a business you could donate a service (example-offer to clean a house for a month, provide lawn mowing for a month) if you are a retailer you could donate a shopping spree, or dinner for 10, or a weeks vacation, or you can sponsor an item that is in our catalog. You can also donate cash or antiques, or overstocked inventory. We also have sponsorship spots on the front page of the Auction available.
Just remember all donations are deductible from your tax returns.
The best part of this is you will receive FREE MARKETING for your business or organization while helping your community.
Our pre-auction site is ready for you to preview, to start making your donations and to sign up to bid. Join with us and your community to be a part of the solution.
Call us today for complete details on how to become a Charter Sponsor
561-993-3343
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