How much does it cost?
The program provides funding to 75% of the students who are selected on a sliding scale. The annual cost per child is $3,400, and our corporate sponsors help us underwrite costs of all students that need additional support. All Students pay their own registration fees ($625.00) but cost of programming is supported by our corporate sponsors.
What is included in this price?
Youth About Business offers a year round leadership training program filled with executive interactions and our business curriculum. For our high school students, the program includes both a one week stay at one of our University partners during the summer and one week in New York at our Wall Street Conference for Teens.
Why are only certain components available in certain areas?
Youth About Business was founded in Nashville, TN and that is where the Entrepreneurial portion of our training program was started. The corporate community provided seed capital to begin the expansion of the Summer Business Camp portion as our high school training program. We will expand the Entrepreneurial portion of our program to the seven regions as resources become available.
How are students selected for the program?
Our students must exhibit a desire to want to succeed, have two teachers recommend them to the program, and write us a one page essay telling us why they would like to be a part of a leadership training program. Our program is intense and many students that have not traditionally done well in classroom based learning models do well in our experiential model.
When will students be notified if they are accepted?
Students applying for our Summer Business Camp programs will know by the last Friday in April if they have been accepted to attend the Summer Business Camp for that year.
What grades/ages are the student participants?
The Entrepreneurial Training program serves students from 10 – 18 years old. The Summer Business Camp serves high school students. To participate, students must have completed their Freshmen year of high school and we work up through our with graduated seniors.
When will the camps take place?
Our Summer Business Camps take place each year beginning the first week of June through the end of July. Actual dates for each region will be posted in the Summer Business Camp section of the website.
Is there a GPA requirement?
There is no GPA requirement for any of our programs.
What is included in the application process?
Students must apply on line by submitting two teacher recommendation and writing a one page essay. There is a $25 registration fee for all student applications.
What happens after my child is accepted?
Students will be contacted by their Market Director. Their will be a Parent's Orientation meeting held in each region to explain all details regarding programming, travel and costs. Students are required to submit a Code of Conduct form insuring they will follow all program guidelines and a Parent's Permission Form.
What if I can't attend the Wall Street Conference for Teens?
Students that cannot attend the Wall Street Conference for Teens will not be penalized in other areas of our program. Students will be able to still participate in the Youth About Business Leadership Development Program if they do not attend the conference.
Can I join the Youth About Business Leadership Development program if I don't attend the Summer Business Camp?
About 30% of our students do not attend the Summer Business Camp. Students are able to be a part of the year round Youth About Business Leadership Development program without being a part of the Summer Business Camp.