Monday, October 21, 2013

Atlanta's TrepStart Day




Independent Youth Inc. is proud to announce its inaugural Atlanta TrepStart Day on Monday November 11, 2013 from 9:00am to 2:30pm. Presenting sponsor, Georgia State University’s Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) chapter will host the event on the campus of Georgia State University.  Registration for this upcoming event is now open.

Event details and registration information is available at: https://trepstartdayatlanta.eventbrite.com/?nomo=1If you are interested in applying for a scholarship to attend this event please email Ms. Renee Sandler at: renee@blamtastic.com.

The event will focus on giving high school students various perspectives on entrepreneurship while teaching key entrepreneurial concepts in a hands-on setting. During the day students will hear from keynote speaker, Michael Coles (co-founder of Great American Cookie Company) as he shares his entrepreneurial journey and road to success. In addition, students will attend break-out sessions that focuses on various facets of entrepreneurship, a networking lunch and a panel discussion. Each break-out session is presented by a nationally-recognized teen entrepreneur (members of IY’s Teen Entrepreneur Network).

Teen Entrepreneurship Symposium participants; develop and strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset, increase social and networking skills, and gain an in-depth understanding of entrepreneurship. In cooperation with several local businesses, TrepStart Day has become a unique, educational and engaging conference that inspires teens to discover their passion and become an entrepreneurial-minded individual.

The cost to attend this event is $20 per attendee.