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Youth Business Connections (YBC) is designed to inspire youth in the development of entrepreneurial, STEM, leadership, academic, social and life skills.
All youth are required to have access to a personal computer, have the ability to manage the curriculum requirements, and a desire to achieve. The targeted ages are between 12 thru 19, with some limited exceptions.
Participants are involved in learning about the stock market through a proven method of teaching financial literacy concepts and economics. We connect participant to business professional in our community bankers, stock market brokers, local business owners and etc.
Online activities, portfolios, projects, handouts, and simulated projects are used throughout the Youth Business Communications experiences. Field trips are scheduled as part of our whole learning exposure and are designed to connect participants to the real life work experiences - such as the Federal Reserve Bank, local educational institutions and various types of local businesses.
Our camp is designed to inspire youth in the development of entrepreneurial, leadership, academic, social and life skills.
All youth are required to have access to a personal computer, have the ability to manage the curriculum requirements, and a desire to achieve. The targeted ages are between 12 and 19, with some limited exceptions.
YBC is held during the summer at Rock Hill AME Zion Church, Indian Trail, NC. http://www.rockhillamezionchurch.org/
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Program Objectives
· Daily Morning Devotion
· Personal Financial Planning
Learn how to manage money as an adult.
Making difficult financial decisions.
· Entrepreneurship
Create a Business. Develop a business plan
and all the nut and bolts of creating a
business and the risk and management
decisions in owning a business
· Stock Market Introduction
Understanding the Stock Market.
Online Stock Trade/Investement Strategies
· Communication Skills
Public Speaking/Impromptu Speaking
Social Media
· Technology Skills
Connecting with Local Business Leaders:
· Licensed Stock Broker
· Well-known Entrepreneur
Business Leaders/Nutritionist
College Planning/Financial Aid