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Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Our flagship Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) is a free, 16-week initiative designed to empower Black and Brown high school students (grades 9-12) in the Mid-South area to transform their business ideas into reality. Through a combination of hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world experience, YEP fosters an entrepreneurial mindset and equips students with the essential skills to launch and scale successful ventures.
College-Accredited Curriculum
Our curriculum provides a solid grounding in essential business concepts, rooted in the Lean Canvas methodology and supported by research-based design thinking.
Seed Funding Access
YEP participants have the opportunity to earn seed funding, providing them with the resources to test their business models, validate their ideas, and bring their ventures to life
Personalized Business Coaching
Within our program, a unique ecosystem connects each young entrepreneur with a personal LITE Coach and a broader network of mentors, providing a rich environment for learning and development.
Fall 2025 YEP Cohort Applications
Open Spring 2025
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