The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a groundbreaking, 7-month program that transforms middle and high school students into real-life entrepreneurs and business owners.
The YEA Application process for the Class of 2020 has closed. Please visit the frequently asked questions for any questions you may have about the program.
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Class Details
Students will:
- develop business ideas
- write business plans
- conduct market research
- pitch plans to a panel of investors
- launch their own legal, fully formed companies and social movements
- be mentored by local business men and women
Complete with guest speakers from the local business community and behind-the-scenes trips to local companies, the projects-based YEA! approach empowers students to take charge of their futures in a profound way.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is not only a wonderful tool to teach students about business, but also a great way to build confident leaders with values. An excellent instrument to unify the business and educational communities, YEA! continues to expand across the country to fulfill our mission of teaching more students how to make a job, not just take a job.
Interested in being a YEA! mentor? Contact Faith Shoup.
2019-2020 Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Investor Panel Sponsors
Scholarship Sponsors
Backflow Technology ♦ Clarke-Hook Corporation
Integrus Holdings ♦ Modern Mechanical ♦ REHAU
Northwest Federal Credit Union/Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation
Graduation Sponsor
Stryker Spine
Food Sponsor
Sponsorship Opportunities
PLATINUM SPONSORS | $5,000 | Multiple Available
- Logo on high-quality marketing banner which will be displayed at all YEA Events and the Mason Enterprise Center
- Company featured prominently on all marketing materials*
- Recognition in all newsletters and press releases related to the program
- Speaking opportunity at Parent/Student Orientation, Graduation or Investor Panel events
- One company rep on Investor Panel ($500 investment capital included in sponsorship)
- Logo recognition at our Annual Meeting and from the podium
- Exhibit table, two tickets, and an opportunity to address the audience at our monthly Business Showcase Breakfast
- Four attendees to the Investor Panel event and class graduation
YEA! INVESTOR PANEL SPONSOR | $2,000 | Multiple Available
- Company logo on signage at every YEA Program Event
- Company name on all marketing materials*
- One company rep on Investor Panel ($500 investment capital included in sponsorship)
- Two attendees to the Investor Panel event and class graduation
- Opportunity for representative to speak at the Investor Panel event
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS | $1,500
- Scholarships used to fund tuition of underrepresented student populations
- Company name on signage at every YEA Program Event
- Company name on all marketing materials*
- Two attendees to the Investor Panel event and class graduation
- Opportunity for company rep to serve as class volunteer (guest speaker, web developer, etc.)
CEO ROUNDTABLE SPONSOR | $1,000 | One available
- Company logo on signage at CEO Roundtable event
- Company name on all marketing materials*
- Two attendees to the Investor Panel even
- Opportunity for company rep to serve as class volunteer (guest speaker, web developer, etc.)
NOTE: These sponsorships will take place for the Class of 2020. Classes begin in October of 2019.
*Marketing materials that are smaller in size will not include all sponsor logos (ie: small advertisements)
