Youth Empowerment Program

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The SHEBA Youth Empowerment Program is a program designed for high school students with a strong interest in technology & entrepreneurship in the near future. The program aims to nurture and develop each future entrepreneur’s sense of self, solidify aspirations for their future, and instill a sound foundation for themselves and their journey. After completion of the program session, the SHEBA Youth Empowerment Program aims to produce a group of young adults who are prepared and eager to present themselves confidently as their true selves in connection to their businesses and futures as successful entrepreneurs. We are eager to create an incubated of cohort of driven and passionate individuals. 

  • Program for high school students interested in tech & entrepreneurship
  • Aims to nurture self, aspirations & foundation for the future
  • The goal is confident, prepared young adults & entrepreneurs post-program
  • Creating a cohort of driven, passionate future entrepreneurs

Requirements

Grades

Must be between 9th – 12th grade (8th graders may be accepted if they are excelling academically with a 3.0 GPA 

Attendance

Student must maintain a good attendance record 

Paperwork

Students must have completed all the program intake forms on time

Availability

Must be available to meet virtually, participate in pitch competitions, and volunteer at back-to-school events.

Engagement

Be readily available to engage, participate, and respond to assignments and coursework.

Check-ins

Must be available for monthly check-ins during the school year to ensure placement for ongoing HBCU college tours.