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Generation E Institute for Entrepreneurship Education Cheryl Peters, Executive Director Eric Tobin, Community Development Director. GenEI Facts. Non-profit Sixth year of operation Design and customize entrepreneurship curricula for youth, young adults and community organizations
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Generation E Institute for Entrepreneurship Education Cheryl Peters, Executive Director Eric Tobin, Community Development Director
GenEI Facts • Non-profit • Sixth year of operation • Design and customize entrepreneurship curricula for youth, young adults and community organizations • Certify educators, volunteers and mentors • Support teachers in school programs, volunteers and mentors by building a wide range of community connections and assistance
Course Structure • Idea Generation • Marketing Research • Business/Financial Plans • Presentations • Business Implementation • Business Evaluation/Continuation Plan
Generation E Community Engagement Model • Project Objectives: • Increase awareness and generate excitement about entrepreneurship • Build on and expand the level of entrepreneurship programs offered in the • community • Incorporate the input and expectations of all community organizations • Utilize local champions to plan, operate, and evaluate the expanded program • Build and coordinate a network of continued support • Determine the role of partner organizations
School and School programs EDC, DDA, Main Street, Chamber Local Government Library Charitable Organizations Major Businesses Faith Based Organizations Community Organizations Youth Programming 4-H, JA, DECA, BPA Service Organizations Financial Institutions Community Members Community Partners
Community Partner Roles • Lead Organization • Organization, Individual, or group • Location to House a Program • Coaches or Mentors • Facilitators • In School, After School, Camp experiences • Speakers or Volunteers • Funders
Contact Information: Generation E Institute for Entrepreneurship Education Website: www.genei.org Telephone: 269.441.1238 • Cheryl Peters, Executive Director cherylp@genei.org • Eric Tobin, Community Development Director erict@genei.org