Spring 2023 Emerald Innovation College Prep Program: BizInnovator

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/