App State to host academy aimed at preparing Appalachian region’s future entrepreneurs

This July, Appalachian State University will host the 2022 Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) — an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) initiative aimed at preparing the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and thinkers. AEA is a partnership between ARC, App State, the National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education (EntreEd) and STEM West in Hickory.

Open to high school students from across the 13 states included in the Appalachian region, AEA is a two-week, free residential program in which students participate in experiential learning designed to cultivate creativity and develop skills that are essential for entrepreneurial success.In addition to the work of developing their businesses, students will explore the region through extracurricular activities such as hiking, visiting local attractions and attending arts and music performances, and engage in on-campus recreational activities, including swimming, gaming and playing sports.

The funding awardees are:

For more information on this exciting opportunity, read the full article or view the application.


Published: Feb 28, 2022 10:14am

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