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A collaboration of the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento City College, AT&T and Nehemiah Community Foundation.
The African American community is an important and vibrant part of the Sacramento economic, social and cultural landscape. Many historical contributions have been documented. Central to sustaining these contributions is the continued creation of an infrastructure that builds economic vitality and promotes opportunities for future generations. Thus born . . . YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY (YEA).
GOALS:
- Increase the number of African American youth who can develop the economic capacities to succeed in creating and maintaining their own wealth.
- Mentorship by Sacramento business leaders.
- Create competent, caring and courageous business leaders.
- Provide scholarships for participants.
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 six of the seven sessions.
Structure of the Academy:
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy will provide students the theoretical and practical tools necessary to be successful in business.
Workshops Level 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!
All academy classes are held at the:
Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
2655 Del Monte Street
West Sacramento CA 95691
YEA Steering Committee
Michael Poindexter
Vice President Student Services
Sacramento City College
Rahim Reed
Associate Executive Vice Chancellor
UC Davis
Mark Adams
President
AHI Construction
Kendra Johnson
Graduate Student
UC Davis
Tanya Anderson
High School Outreach Specialist
Sacramento City College
Toni Newman
High School Outreach Specialist
Sacramento City College
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