DETROIT – TiE Detroit is embarking on its second year for the TYE Program that targets a very motivated high school students (grades 9-12) teaching them the basics of entrepreneurship through an intensive mentoring program. The application deadline is Sept. 23.
TYE accomplishes this objective by offering training and mentoring programs to selected high school students who learn about the challenges and rewards of becoming an entrepreneur. This 9 month long program encourages the youth to get involved in the creation process by exposing them to the entrepreneurial mindset. Seasoned entrepreneurs and mentors will coach the children on a business-focused curriculum. The program culminates to a global Business Plan Competition and nurtures creativity, self-confidence, leadership and overall development of students.
TiE Detroit’s TYE Class of 2013 will be joining other high school students from all around the world. Last year, teams from 17 other chapters from 4 continents participated in the program, and this year we expect even more.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 23
DECISION NOTIFICATION: SEPTEMBER 25
We will notify you by email of your acceptance into the program.
Kick-Off Event for accepted students: September 30 from 1:00-3:00pm
Location TBD
For more information, contact Dayna Heym, [email protected], (248) 675-1161 (Direct)
