This program will help you take your entrepreneurial potential to the next level and activate your business mindset to set you up as a successful leader and entrepreneur. You will be guided through an award-winning curriculum by the Network for Teaching and Entrepreneurship (NFTE) on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, coached along the way by a NFTE-certified instructor. You will use a lean business model canvas to create an original business idea, write a business plan, and pitch your business to veteran entrepreneurs. Industry speakers will bring their real-world business experience to the classroom and share practical insights and success stories. Students prepare and present their final pitch for competition and local recognition in the business community. *Academy Courses are full day courses. If selected, students will attend a morning and afternoon session.