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In today's dynamic entrepreneurial landscape, with approximately 500 to 600 million individuals venturing into business ownership, many find themselves navigating uncharted territories ill-prepared. Shockingly, nearly a quarter of small businesses collapse within their inaugural year.
In this critical juncture, the acquisition of an entrepreneurial mindset and skill set becomes increasingly pivotal. Now, more than ever, young entrepreneurs necessitate readiness to convert obstacles into opportunities.
Enter Youth Entrepreneurs (YE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs across Connecticut. Our mission revolves around preparing "Generation Genius" to emerge as the future's social entrepreneurs. Through innovative, hands-on immersion programs, tailored specifically for middle and high school students, we aim to cultivate leaders across industrial, nonprofit, and governmental spheres.
Our flagship summer enrichment initiative offers a transformative journey spanning five weeks. Here, a select cohort of 20 middle and high school students engage in collaborative entrepreneurship coursework, integrating positive youth social and emotional learning, community involvement, and entrepreneurial competencies. Additionally, we extend adult programs to nurture entrepreneurs and professionals alike, fostering their success in their respective careers. These programs are accessible at no cost to eligible participants, with a deliberate emphasis on inclusivity, particularly for underrepresented and underserved youth.
YE traces its roots to the vision of Dr. Laquita Joyner-McGraw, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in nonprofit management, education, and community initiatives. With over two decades of business communications expertise and more than 17 years in higher education, Dr. Joyner-McGraw's leadership drives YE's strategic direction. Her commitment to fostering innovation and consensus-building underscores her ability to propel impactful change across diverse sectors.
Driven by the imperative to cultivate the next generation's brilliance, Dr. Joyner-McGraw established Youth Entrepreneurs. Our core aim is to equip young leaders with self-awareness, passion identification, and goal-achievement capabilities, ultimately fostering their holistic development and success.
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