Are you looking to harness the summer of 2023 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.
Click here for full grant details and access the application here. Application deadline is Sunday, April 30th and projects must be completed by December 15th. There will be a 45-minute virtual informational session about the grant scheduled soon. If you have any questions, contact Aaron Banks, abanks@missouri.edu.
