Tailored for A Perfect Fit
The GEMS program is tailor-made to fit the unique needs of our unique young people (ages 13 to 21)-the next generation of business leaders aiming high for very achievable goals as entrepreneurs. GEMS offers bright, young people with the technical training and professional polish necessary to take advantage of the unlimited career options that will be available, from the corporate boardrooms to corporate creations through their own community development process.
GET REAL WORLD READY!
Our young people will:
-Meet and learn from local entrepreneurs
-Interact with other young entrepreneurs from around the world, creating a personal business network
-Create and present a business plan
-Develop business skills through hands-on financial, managerial,marketing and organizational development
-Build confidence and the ability to present a professional image, communicate professionally, and lead others
-Learn to apply these skills in a family, commmunity, or corporate business setting
-Gain civic awareness & engagement
LEADERSHIP BEYOND the BOOK!
We add leadership essentials to leadership potential, developing skills in:
-Character Education
-Business Etiquette
-Internships/Mentoring with Local Businesses
-Philanthropic Responsibility
-One-on-one Counseling to Encourage, Provide Feedback and Monitor Progress
-Creative Business Planning & Design Attendance
-Basic Business Computer Training
-Community Service Learning Credit
-Youth Entrepreneur Trips & Conferences
-Economic/Finacial Literacy
-Asset & Wealth Development Techniques
GEMS PROGRAM VISION...
GEMS exist to serve one simple yet sacred purpose: provide developmental support for our youth to operate in a global society.
We nurture the natural creativity of our bright young people, encouraging their entrepreneurial spirit and sense of social responsibility-- the tools necessary for them to do more than survive, but to thrive on a daily basis while building generational wealth. We will prepare today's youth to achieve their future goals with a sense of philanthropic commitment to their communities and unapologetic desire for personal success.
-A little on our philosophy & history
As a result of the deterioration of families, schools, and communities, youth struggle academically and emotionally. Faced with dwindling chances for success and advancement in mainstream society, they often choose negative and destructive lifestylesto their detriment and that of their neighborhoods. According to a national survey, although many young people demonstrate an interest in entrepreneurship, 87% reported that public education had taught them little or practically nothing about how business works, 90% rated their knowledge of entrepreneurship as very poor or fair, and 70% wanted more training. Our GEMS project serves as the trianing ground of emerging leaders for the new world and the "feeder league" of entrepreneurs and philanthropist. In 2003, 50% of our GEMS recieved scholarships toward colledge after completing the program. To simultaneously teach entrepreneurship along with philanthropy instills socially responsible ownership. Our GEMS are expected to complete high school with no less than a diploma, resume, business plan and a IDA account.
"Community Pride for Global Opportunities"
States value Entrepreneurship Education
Http://www.entre-ed.org/_entre/sd-survy.htm
Updated findings for young entrepreneurs
http://www.entre-ed.org/_entre/tweens.htm
Power in creating Philanthropist
http://www.kauffman.org/pdf/YABFundforKC_4.pdf
Raising Children with Philanthropic Values
http://www.tpi.org/promoting/publications/raising_children_2003.pdf
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