Young Entrepreneurs Academy Application

The Grit & Grace Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) is a four-week program designed for young creators ages 10-16. This hands-on academy will guide participants through the essentials of running a small business, from branding and product presentation to pricing, customer service, and selling. Each weekly session will build valuable skills to help young entrepreneurs turn their passions into real business opportunities.  At the conclusion of the program, participants will be given the opportunity to display and sell their products at Grit & Grace during the month of June.

Please note that this program is designed for individuals who have a viable business idea in place and an inventory of marketable/sellable products.

The cost to attend the four-week program is $50 per accepted participant. Meetings will be held each Thursday in May from 4:30-5:30 pm.

Individuals who are accepted into the program will be required to attend each weekly session. Individuals who do not attend weekly meetings may be asked to leave to ensure a committed and productive learning experience. This highly competitive application process will be limited to 10 accepted individuals. Please answer each question thoroughly. The application deadline will be April 21st.