What does it take to be an entrepreneurial leader in Appalachia?

Appalachia’s high school seniors enrolled in the 2020-2021 school year are invited to apply for the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA), a

four-week, all expenses paid, immersive entrepreneurial experience!

BUILD YOUR OWN FUTURE

Founded by the Appalachian Regional Commission and made possible by the Institute for Educational Leadership.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

March 20, 2020

WHAT’S INCLUDED:- Transportation to, from & within Pittsburgh- Full room & board, including meals- All activities paid- Paid work experience & job

shadowing- Coaching, including

career exploration- Networking & access

to entrepreneurial

resources

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:Appalachia’s Rising High School Seniors

WHEN: July 6-31, 2020

WHERE: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

APPLY NOW!WWW.ARC.GOV/AEA

APPALACHIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ACADEMY

A residential summer program for the next generation of Appalachian innovators and entrepreneurs.

An opportunity for skill building tutorials in business planning, product development, and idea modeling.

Paid work experience with businesses, startups, and other members of Appalachia’s budding entrepreneurial ecosystem.

A chance to win seed funding in a team based professional pitch competition.

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