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    • Registered Nurse Supervisor / $5000. sign on stay on bonus
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Young Entrepreneurs Academy

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​The Young Entrepreneurs Academy, or YEA!, is a class that teaches students between 11 and 18 years old how to start and run their own business, or non-profit organization. The class meets weekly for 25 weeks and is offered locally at Penn State Altoona’s Sheetz Entrepreneurial Center. Dates, times and a schedule of classes are below. 

The YEA! class provides students with introductions to local entrepreneurs and business leaders; exciting field trips to businesses for a behind-the-scenes experience; and meetings with attorneys, accountants, marketing professionals, graphic designers, manufacturers, internet specialists, and more. All of the resources that students need to start their own businesses are provided—students just need the drive, motivation and enthusiasm to make it happen!

Students will prepare a real business plan and pitch their plan to investors for funding. Think “Shark Tank” meets “The Apprentice”—the YEA! class teaches students how to embrace their passion, live their dream, and change the world.

Classes meet weekly for 3 hours but not during school breaks or holidays. The YEA! class meets during the school day, beginning in October and ending in April. A college scholarship competition takes place in May. Students enrolled in the YEA! classes compete for college scholarships in the Saunders Scholars Bright Ideas Business Plan Competition.  

​Tuition for this prestigious program is $395 before September 1 and $495 after September 1 with limited partial scholarships available.

​If you would like your child to apply, or to hear more about YEA!, call the Chamber at 814-943-8151, email YEA@blairchamber.com, or click here to apply for the YEA! program.
 
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3900 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 12  | Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 943-8151 | chamber@blairchamber.com
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  • Home
  • About
    • Chamber Q & A
    • Chamber Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Chamber Committees
    • Chamber Foundation
    • Sponsorships
    • Publications >
      • Business Bulletin
      • Blair Business Mirror
      • Blog
    • Community Partners
    • Visitor/Relocation Information
    • Policies
    • Contact
  • Chamber Membership
    • Member Benefits
    • Member Directory
    • Membership Application
    • Members Only
  • Special Offers
    • Power Card
  • Events & Programs
    • Annual Meeting
    • BASICS
    • bizX Regional Trade Show
    • Breakfast Club
    • Business After Hours
    • Business Before Hours
    • Business Excellence Dinner
    • Business Hall of Fame
    • Chamber Golf Classic
    • Committee of Non-Profit Businesses
    • Farm-City
    • Home & Garden Show
    • Leadership Blair County Adult >
      • Class Projects
    • LBC Adult Alumni
    • Leadership Blair County Youth
    • Regional Programs
    • Safety Programming
    • Small Business Partners
    • Sustainable Blair County
    • WE-LEaD
    • Young Entrepreneurs Academy
    • Young Professionals of Blair County
    • Workplace Wellness
  • Events Calendar
  • Chamber Trips
  • Job Board
    • Accounts Payable Invoice Processor (Construction)
    • Training and Compliance Officer
    • Medical Receptionist
    • EHS Manager
    • Site Foreman - Hands-on Operator Commercial Construction
    • Customer Service Representative
    • Customer Service Representative
    • Financial Analyst
    • Assistant Chief Lending Officer
    • Juniata College Registrar
    • Personal Banking Representatiive (Branch Manager)
    • Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift
    • Planner
    • Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
    • Service Manager - Industrial Supply, Equipment & Repair
    • Licensed Insurance Sales Producer
    • Account Manager - Logistic Sales
    • Professional Staff Nurse – Centre and Mifflin County - Nights
    • Professional Staff Nurse – Huntingdon County
    • Professional Staff Nurse – Blair County
    • Tool and Die Maker
    • Maintenance Electrician
    • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
    • Mayor’s Legislative Aide/Confidential Secretary
    • Highway Engineer
    • CADD Technician
    • Senior Highway Engineer
    • Mission Advancement Associate
    • Marketing Consultant
    • Director/Assistant Director/Group Supervisor
    • Teacher/Assistant Group Supervisor
    • Aide (Classroom)
    • Education Manager (Head Start)
    • Assistant Director of Development (Major Gifts Officer 1)
    • Environmental Scientist/Geologist
    • Assistant Director of Nursing
    • Dining Services Cook
    • Registered Nurse Supervisor / $5000. sign on stay on bonus
    • Dining Services Server