Youth Entrepreneurship Program

The Youth Entrepreneurship Program – Synthesized [YEPS] is a project based entrepreneurial training and student competition. Professors from Alliant International University teach students a variety of relevant business practices focusing on aspects such as:

Establishing entrepreneurial goals
Understanding leadership roles
Professional networking
Business plan development
Making public presentations

YEPS is designed for high school seniors to learn how to turn their interest and hobbies into a profitable business venture.

YEPS curriculum focuses on two critical components – leadership and entrepreneurship training. During the leadership development portion of the training, students must assess and evaluate their level of commitment, discipline and personal values in relation to achieving success in life and business.

As students go through the academic components, they develop a viable business idea and business plan which is presented to a panel of judges. Winning students will be awarded a scholarship, prizes and are invited to participate in the YEPS business implementation phase. This phase mentors students to help them start and manage their business venture.

YEPS is a free program that helps students develop ethical business values while providing a channel to help entrepreneurs start a business.