In this exciting and rigorous 2-week summer session , youth learn how to design, plan, and turn a business idea into a reality. Participants go on various field trips, listen to successful entrepreneurs in the community, and test their business skills at the Berkeley Flea Market. YEAH helps aspiring young entrepreneurs develop academic, leadership, personal, and business skills. During the school year, each participant is paired with an MBA graduate student mentor who works with them on business and personal development skills. In January, after attending additional business workshops, each participant can pitch their business plan to the YEAH Venture Capital Board.
Successful plans receive small start-up grants.
The program is COST-FREE , as scholarships are available. Workshops, supplies, and field trips are all included. BART and AC Transit tickets to and from the Summer Session are also provided. Applicants will be scheduled for and interview, and parents will attend an informational session prior to acceptance. A waiting list will be maintained and applications will be taken throughout the year.