Teen CEO Program

Teens Creating Economic Opportunity (Teen C.E.O.)

Teens Creating Economic Opportunity (Teen C.E.O.), provides Genesee County youth the opportunity to take a business idea and develop it into a business plan.

Teen C.E.O. participants with MCC President, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea in downtown Flint

The program focuses on entrepreneurial skills, abilities and attitudes; and prepares participants for what is required to become a part of this new economy. The program:

• Provides an entrepreneurial curriculum that gives participants the necessary skills and competencies needed to operate a business including development of the business plan.
• Provides participants with an opportunity to gain additional skills needed to operate the particular selected business through mentorship and job shadowing experiences.
• Develops a Higher Education Career Pathway plan for each participant in the area of business they have identified.

The program is for youth ages 14-18 and runs from June through August. Participants meet four days per week, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with breakfast and lunch provided.

A “Showcase” event culminates the program providing the students an opportunity to display their businesses to friends, family, area business owners and the public.

Core elements of this program include:

• Developing a business plan
• Creating marketing strategies
• Team building
• Conflict Management
• Developing a budget
• Developing work ethics
• Opportunity to launch business

Eligibility Requirements:

• 14-18 years old
• Genesee County Resident
• Parent or Guardian must accompany youth to mandatory orientation session

Teen participants engaging with business patrons

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