Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Startup Summer Presenter - Tara Bellevue
Mission is to provide programs that inspire young people from low-income communities to stay in school, to recognize business opportunities and to plan for successful futures. Classroom Programs ◦ Entrepreneurship (Grades 9 – 12) ◦ Exploring Careers (6 – 9) ◦ Experiential Activities ◦ Competitions ◦ Enrichment Opportunities
An advanced entrepreneurship track program A small business incubator A launch pad for new business opportunities A platform to connect students to leaders from global organizations, fellow students and industry experts
Stipend Startup Funds Layered mentoring Technology Office Space
NFTE alumni Generate a business plan ◦ Written ◦ PowerPoint Presentation Complete the Startup Summer Application ◦ Teacher Letter of Recommendation ◦ Business Plan ◦ Parental Consent ◦ Application process is updated annually as needed
Startup Summer Students Program Manager* Business Partners Teacher *PM typically has teacher or partnership experience.
Orientation (June) Ignition Week (July) Summer Launch (July – August) School Year Follow-Up (September – December) Investment Panel (January)
Time Commitment & Management Funding Reliable technology Mentors with specific student business expertise Scalability of business idea Host sites Business partners in varying industries
Definition of College & Career Ready ◦ Academic Skills Apply and master through real-world applications ◦ Employability Skills Soft skills ◦ Technical Skills Specific to career interest Applied learning experiences Opportunities beyond high school
Morehouse College St. John’s University St. Joseph’s College Borough of Manhattan Community College LaGuardia College HS Student - Desired major Engineering HS Student - Desired major Architecture
Tara Bellevue ◦ Consultant Startup Summer ◦ Serene Gallegos ◦ Development & Partnership Manager ◦ Carlos Mendoza ◦ Program Manager ◦