2008 BIZCamp

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2008 BIZCamp

July 7 - July 18

Learn the fundamentals of how to start and run a small business at our second annual BIZCamp, a two-week introduction to entrepreneurship for teens ages 14 - 18.

YouthFirst's 2008 BIZCamp is a collaboration of the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (www.nfte.com) and Jewish Family and Chldren's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties (www.jfcs.org).

BIZCamp offers interested youth a chance to explore business opportunities, develop leadership skills, cultivate talents, enhance confidence and self-esteem and take one step closer to realizing the dreams of a lifetime--all while meeting new people and having fun.

During this two-week training program, participants will:

• Learn the fundamental concepts of business development from field trips and influential guest speakers in the Bay Area business community and from curriculum materials developed by NFTE.
• Create and develop business plans that include Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), the Economics of One Unit, a marketing plan and accurate financial information.
• Compete for cash prizes for business start-up costs awarded by a juried panel from the business community.
• Earn a BIZCamp certificate acknowledging completion of this dynamic program (helpful on college applications).

Last year's prizes went to BIZCamp entrepreneurs who created a salad business at their high school, a video-game resale business and a portable food cart. BIZCamp graduates from other programs across the country have launched small businesses in technology, social services, marketing and many other sectors.

Apply Now

Applications still being accepted.

The fee for the entire program is $350. It will be applied on a sliding scale. For families with greater need, full scholarships are available. Any student interested in exploring his or her ideas and potential for entrepreneurship is encouraged to apply. Let your dreams be your guide.

For more information, or to apply, contact Romina Avram, Coordinator, JFCS Youth Development Programs--Peninsula, 650.688.3056 or email RominaA@jfcs.org.

BIZCamp Buzz

"Before I took this workshop, I thought that creating a business wasn't that difficult--that it was the idea that was hard to come up with. Now I realize it's the other way around."

"We learned how to tell whether a business idea is viable or not."

"I've learned that keeping good records is important. If you do so, you can always come back and check for mistakes--in yearly billing, for example."

"BIZCamp has helped me determine future goals."

Join others in the greater Bay Area community who are applying to this program. It will teach you the fundamentals of business development and the importance of community involvement, while offering you a first-hand experience of businesses and business people in action.