We're a nonprofit passionately committed to promoting economic growth for individuals and families. We place a high priority on serving underrepresented youth and young adults through career training in business, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Our Mission: To empower the next generation of leaders and changemakers.
Our award-winning youth entrepreneurship programs are for students in grades 8 through 12 who live or attend school in the Metro-Hartford area. All programs are no-cost to participants (restrictions apply). Stay tuned for our 2025 schedule.
From financial empowerment programs to support youth and families, (including youth and teens) to business accelerators that support individuals looking to start, operate, or scale a business, we can help. Stay tuned for our 2025 program schedule.
119,000
teens in Connecticut are disconnected from education and employment.
1 in 3
high schools teens are at risk of not graduating.
12,000
teens are severely disconnected from school or work.
$650 million
is the economic impact of these crises.
Pictured: Summer interns meet Gov Lamont and Lieutenant Gov Susan.
We love talking about innovation and entrepreneurship. Let's talk and see how we can help you launch, grow and succeed!
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