Fall 2024 Emerald Innovation College Prep Program: Biz Innovator

The Emerald College Prep Program for Biz Innovators will be held starting in the fall of 2024 (10/3 - 11/26; most Thursdays from 5:00 - 7:00 PM CST). This course is for 9th—12th graders, with the option to receive three transferable college credits. It is geared toward college-bound or highly interested students who are interested in innovation and/or entrepreneurship.

Below are the attributes of the pilot program.

- Complete a virtual 10-week Biz course (2 hours/week; 2 hours virtual class, 2 hours homework/project work)

- 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

- Work on real-world problems

- Engage in collaborative teams

- Identify and leverage resources

- Design viable solutions to meet community needs

- Currently, 5 seats can be fully sponsored by our donors, grantors, and sponsors at no cost to the student.  Sign up now by asking for the code to waive the fee based on availability. If you do not, the fee will be $100 for the 10-week program.

- Note:  Donations are accepted here:  https://jewelsacademy.com/donate/