Other Student Events
While Showcases are encouraged, different communities have different approaches to celebrate their students' successes.· Individual schools and community organizations may choose to have their students display their businesses or sell their products during a school or community sponsored event.· Most of these events are open to the public as well. Some communities have invited their young entrepreneurs to participate in art fairs, community markets, summer festivals, etc. The event itself is not as important as the chance for the community to celebrate the successes of their youth.
In addition, many GenEI partners participate in events and competitions held in their states.··Students may participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week, National Entrepreneurship Week, the IGNITE Competition, the IIEE Illinois Conference, 4H and FFA events.·Decisions to participate in events are up to each GenEI participating community.
Global Entrepreneurship Week November 14-20, 2011
Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare.
During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. These activities, from large-scale competitions and events to intimate networking gatherings, connect participants to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors—introducing them to new possibilities and exciting opportunities.
IGNITE YOUTH BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION 2012
2012 promises to be the biggest year yet for the IGNITE Youth Business Plan Competition. In addition to bigger prizes, the IGNITE team is looking to expand the competition into more schools, engage more teachers and students, and facilitate more youth business startups than ever before. Once again, we’ll be coordinating the competition with National Entrepreneurship Week in February. It’s never too early, however, to get those creative juices flowing! Make sure you connect with us via Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date as competition details are released.
BlackBerry announces BBM Generation program for youth
In an attempt to promote collaboration and achievement amongst youth, RIM has announced the launch of BBM Generation. An online hub designed for youth to be part of a community that has access to special promotions and contests. To kickstart the launch of BBM Generation, RIM will be having a contest where BBM Generation users will be able to become protégés of selected young celebrities to complete a series of challenges – to win a trip where the protégés can spend time with their celebrity leader.
The contest will kick off on October 3rd, with celebrities filling to role of leaders according to what they’re known for. Whitney Port – Fashion, Greyson Chance – Music, Michelle Trachtenberg – Film, Hope Solo – Sports, Jared Eng – Pop Culture, and Lauren Berger – Entrepreneurship. There’s a lot more details to the contest not mentioned here, but those of you who are keen on finding out more or entering it, check out BBM Generation website.
Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week February 18-25, 2012
Entrepreneurial Literacy Empowers Everyone! Check out activites going on in your state and create activities of your own.
Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award ~ Check back for new information
Celebrate Lemonade Day May 6, 2012
Lemonade Day introduces kids to entrepreneurship! This citywide event encourages kids to start a lemonade stand and sell their lemonade to the entire community. Schools, community groups and businesses get involved to make this all happen. Start a lemonade stand in your community!
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