P.A.T.H. to SUCCESS Youth Entrepreneur Program
Discover Your Inner Entrepreneur
Youth have names and faces that bring value across this country.
Youth are individuals with unique talents, insight, dreams, and passion and when provided support and opportunity, they change the world!
Our intentional vision and mission include our future generations . . .
WHAT’S IN THE NAME
PATH Push Achieve Trendsetter Hustle to Success is intentional.
A path is a way for passing on foot; a track, beaten by feet, not specially constructed.
What does it mean to forge your own path? A path is defined as a course, a route, a way of life, conduct or thought. Choosing your own path means consciously deciding what’s right for you at every moment. That means not choosing an option based on it being what people usually do. Instead, ideally, you stop and consider every step along your journey.
Push = to press against with force in order to drive or impel: to move or endeavor to move away or ahead by steady pressure without striking: to cause to increase; raise.
Achieve = successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage.
Trendsetter = a person who leads the way in fashion or ideas; initiator, innovator, pacesetter, stylist, and trailblazer.
Hustle = to proceed or work rapidly or energetically: to strive headstrong and enthusiastically towards a goal
To Success = the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
OUR GOAL
In creating P.A.T.H. to SUCCESS Youth Entrepreneur Program virtual course, We provide a comprehensive well-rounded experience for Future Leaders whether it be in the workplace, communities or as entrepreneurs.
Youth deserve the opportunity to develop and refine their unique talents, insight, dreams, and passion.
The Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce will be offering a virtual Entrepreneur course for high school students ages 13 and older. The course features dynamic industry experts and access to mentors.
The online format enables you to study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.
Learn The History and Foundation of Entrepreneurship
What is an entrepreneur, what does it take?
How do they find solutions to problems?
How does an entrepreneur identify a need in the market?
PATH to SUCCESS Youth Entrepreneur Program
Entrepreneurs can often see a need before anyone else sees it on their radar. Entrepreneurship is the story of success and failure and failure and success. In this program, youth will learn how to launch a business, how to identify target customers, how to create a story for products, write and present a business pitch, and practice leadership activities that inspire a team or future employees, test your brand concept, and prove out ideas.
Learn how to solve problems and take an idea all the way through to an active product or service,
Discover How to Gain Support for Your Business Through Networking
How do entrepreneurs find partners, investors, backers, and customers?
Networking techniques to build your support team and increase exposure.
Learn about types of financing and financial tools.
Discover The Different Types of Business Models
Identify different types of businesses, like non-profit or for-profit.
Learn the tools to help you identify and build your business.
Identify the components of your business.
Explore Success, Failure, And Innovation
Understand what it means to “fail forward.”
How to recover when an idea fails, how does a business reinvent itself?
Learn how companies pivot and innovate to meet customer needs.
Practice The Art of The Business Pitch
Formulate a launch plan for your business.
Why does the world need your product or service.
Explore College Majors and Future Careers
This program provides a worthy knowledge base and background for potential college majors and career paths related to entrepreneurial businesses—whether in consumer products, electronics, technology, or entrepreneurial endeavors.
Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur: Empowering Youth for a Brighter Future
A mind holds incredible potential waiting to be unlocked, and our PATH to SUCCESS, Entrepreneur Program is developed with, understanding the importance of harnessing that potential. We believe that youth are so much more than just a mind. Each young individual possesses a name, a face, and an inherent value that extends far beyond their intellectual capacity.
At the Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce, we recognize that youth are unique individuals with talents, insights, dreams, and an unwavering passion. We firmly believe that when provided with the necessary support and opportunities, they have the power to revolutionize the world.
Our vision and mission are intentionally crafted to include and empower our future generations. We are committed to nurturing young entrepreneurs, fostering their growth, and creating an environment that allows them to thrive. By providing the resources they need, we aim to unlock their potential and equip them with the tools to shape a brighter future.
Join us in discovering and cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit within every young individual. Together, we can unleash their full potential and pave the way for a generation of trailblazers who will transform the landscape of business and innovation.
Introducing the P.A.T.H. to SUCCESS Youth Entrepreneur Program: Empowering Future Leaders
Embark on the PATH to SUCCESS: Empowering Youth Entrepreneurs
History of Entrepreneurship: Exploring the Past and Building the Future
Learn the art of recovering from failure and embracing resilience when an idea doesn’t go as planned. Discover the strategies and mindset needed to bounce back stronger and wiser. Gain insights into how entrepreneurs navigate through challenges, adapt to unforeseen circumstances, and use setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning.
In the vast realm of business, there exist different types of models that shape the landscape, ranging from non-profit organizations to for-profit ventures. Embark on a journey of discovery as we explore these diverse business models and uncover the tools and strategies to help you identify and build your own successful enterprise.
A crucial skill for any aspiring entrepreneur. Hone your ability to effectively articulate your business concept, value proposition, and competitive advantage. Learn how to captivate potential investors, partners, and customers by crafting a compelling narrative that showcases the unique value your product or service brings to the world.
How You Will Benefit
- Gain foundational knowledge and discover the history of entrepreneurship.
- Learn how to identify a need in the marketplace.
- Discover what it means to “fail forward” by adapting to market changes.
- Develop fluency in thinking and speaking about how businesses work.
- Learn how to build partnerships and funding sources through networking.
- Develop a timeline and plan to launch your business.
- Determine if entrepreneurship is something you’d like to pursue in college and beyond.
How to Apply
It’s simple. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Our application asks you to provide the following:
- Basic contact information for you and your parent or guardian.
- Why you wish to complete this program, share your story through writing, video, photos—any media you prefer,
- It should take only a few minutes to answer the questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will you be graded? What are assignments like? How much time do you have to turn around a project? When do you find out if you’re admitted?
Are these official college classes?
No, all these classes are non-credit-bearing courses designed specifically for high school students. Students earn a Certificate of Completion from the Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce for each course completed.
What age group or academic level are these courses for?
- These courses are designed for high school or U.S.-high-school-equivalent students, including those who are taking a “gap year” between high school and college. Students should be 13+, not yet enrolled in college, and no more than 1-year post-high school graduation (“gap year”).
- These courses are not intended for college students or adults.
- We are unable to accept students under 13 years of age.
Will these courses work with my schedule? What if I have other commitments during the course?
Yes, these courses are designed to be 100% flexible between your start and end dates. The lesson content allows you to study whenever you’d like.
What if I don’t know which session fits my schedule?
We accommodate schedule changes whenever possible and are usually able to do so. However, it is best to contact us as soon as you know you need to make a change, as we cannot guarantee session changes within two weeks of your start date.
Will this course be taught in my time zone?
Yes, you can participate from any time zone. Instructor and Mentors most frequently interact during daytime hours in U.S. time zones (U.S. PT/MT/CT/ET), but we have students from all over the world studying with us.
Are there scholarships for this program?
Yes. We offer need-based scholarships to students exhibiting high potential and an inability to pay full tuition. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship but you:
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