The Emerald BizInnovator College Prep Program will be held starting in late spring of 2023 (5/11 - 6/29; Thursday 5:00 - 7:00 PM), and it is an innovation program for 9th - 12th graders with the option to receive three transferrable college credits. The course is geared toward college-bound or highly interested college students who are interested in starting a business.
Below are the attributes of the pilot program.
- Complete a virtual 10-week entrepreneurship course (4 hours/week; 2 hours virtual class, 2 hours homework)
- Partner with the University of Iowa's Jacobson Institute Curriculum
- Earn 3 transferrable college credits from the University of Iowa
- Aligns to National Computer Science Standards
- Learn & Create basic mobile app development concepts for solutions
- Learn firsthand how startups begin by identifying issues, gathering data, and generating viable business solutions using technology
- Made up of six customizable modules with interactive activities, web resources, and assessments
- Majority of the cost in 2023 will be subsidized (instructors, software subscriptions etc.). Currently, there is a $150 registration fee from the University of Iowa for the final exam. As time approaches, we hope this fee will also be paid/sponsored. Stay tuned.
-Note: Donations are accepted here: https://jewelsacademy.com/donate/
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