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Presented by Junior Achievement and the Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado Denver
Presented by Junior Achievement and the Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado Denver, this week-long summer program for high school students delves into the world of entrepreneurship and what it takes to run a successful business.
Participants hear from successful entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the state as they consider a path for their future. The week culminates with a competition where one team is crowned the JA Titan of Business!
Students work in teams to compete as CEOs in the phone industry, experiencing firsthand how an organization evaluates alternatives, makes decisions, analyzes the outcomes of those decisions, and then strategize what to do next. In addition, students who complete the program receive one college credit through CU Denver!
Student Impact:
(Based on 2024 Program Impact Summary)
93% of students indicated that they have a better understanding of the economy and free market.
100% of students indicated they have a better understanding of how decisions made can impact a business.
100% of students agreed that this program improved their ability to build a professional network and think like an entrepreneur.
Session Highlights:
• How to Think Like an Entrepreneur: Unleash Your Inner Maverick
• Business Ideation: Where Wild Creativity Meets Strategic Genius
• Entrepreneur Meet and Greet: Where Dreams Collide and Collaborate
• Networking Skills and Practice: The Art of Building Bridges
• Exploring Business Production: From Blueprint to Boom
• Examining R&D and Marketing: Where Innovation Meets Influence
• Economic Factors and the Impact on Businesses: Riding the Waves of Change
• JA Titan of Business competitionStudent Reviews:
“I loved all of the networking opportunities and learning about the free market. I also loved creating new ideas and meeting a lot of new friends through this experience. It was great to work with a team of my peers.”“The manner in which classes were presented, the amount of collaboration and discussion in the course, and just that we got the opportunity to put the lessons into practice.”
Contact: BusinessBound@JARockyMountain.org.
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