Are you looking to harness the summer of 2022 or offer
fresh fall programming to help students develop their talents and passions
while becoming reengaged in their education? Entrepreneur education can help
students strengthen their “entrepreneurial mindsets,” identify skills and
interests, and explore ways in which students can apply their talents to solve
problems in their lives and communities. Grant awards up to $2,000 and access
to the great support of Young Entrepreneur Institute (YEI) and VentureLab (VL)
for those selected. You will also be a part of a Peer Learning Community (PLC)
of fellow programs across the state. Funding for this initiative is due to the
generosity of the Charles S. Mott Foundation.
Entrepreneurship is more than starting a business, it’s a
way of thinking and acting. It’s a mindset and skillset. Mindsets such as
creativity, opportunity seeking, adaptability, persistence, and optimism help
students reframe problems as opportunities and feel empowered to exert agency
in their own lives. These same entrepreneurial mindsets and skills are critical
to student success, both in and out of the classroom. They are also
high-demand, employability, future ready skills in today’s workforce. Through
entrepreneurship programming, engage your local civic, business, and elected
leaders to participate as mentors, guest speakers, and pitch challenge judges
and watch them become champions for your youth and your programs.
The Grant Application can be found here. Application deadline is Monday, April 30th and projects must be completed by December 15th. To watch a 45-minute virtual informational session about the grant, follow this link. Click here for full grant details. If you have any questions, contact Aaron Banks, abanks@missouri.edu.
