The African American community is an important and vibrant part of the Sacramento economic, social and cultural landscape. The contribution of the African Americans community in the Sacramento region are historically documented. Central to sustaining these contributions is creating an infrastructure that builds economic vitality and promotes opportunities for future generations. Thus born . . . YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY.

GOALS:

• Increase the number of African American Youth who can develop the economic capacities to succeed in creating and maintaining their own wealth.
• Engage the businesses community to provide opportunities for participates of the Academy.
• Create competent, caring and courageous business leaders.

Eligible Participants:
College/University students and high school students who are in the 11th or 12th grades. If selected into the Academy the student is required to attend a minimum of three of the four sessions Fall sessions.

Structure of the Academy:
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy will provide the students the theoretical and practical tools necessary to be successful in business.

Workshops Leval 1& 2:

Credit Management
Investing strategies
Savings/Retirement Planning
Home Ownership
Career Exploration and Preparation
Internships/Projects

Young Entrepreneurs participants will be closing the Achievement Gap and Creating a Culture of Wealth!

Fall 2007 Academy Calendar
Orientation & Registration . . . August 18

(Orientation held at Sacramento City College)

Session 1. . . September 8, 2007
Session 2. . . October 6, 2007
Session 3. . . November 3, 2007
Session 4. . . December 8, 2007

All Sessions are scheduled from 9:00am - 1:00pm.

All academy classes are held at the
Sacramento Observer
2330 Alhambra Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817