There are 14,000 students enrolled in Philadelphia School District summer programs. At Central High, Startup Edu is teaching high schoolers foundational business skills, including the art of making an elevator pitch ... sometimes in an actual elevator.
“Did you know that there are nail technicians who use unhealthy products for your nails because it’s cheaper? Well, Safe Slay offers top-of-the-line nail products that are affordable,” said Freeman, polishing her pitch for the business she had dreamed up.
And through WorkReady, a Philadelphia Youth Network program, the students are paid for the summer — up to $1,000, depending on their participation and attendance. “Would you be able to explain your business to someone else, clearly and quickly?” Chaney asked. “You have about 30 to 60 seconds. Think about your audience — remember, you’re talking to investors, consumers, collaborators.”
Velez plans to go to college to study biomedical science to ultimately become a neurosurgeon, but gaining a foundation in business appeals to her. “I’ve learned a lot already,” Freeman said. “You have to be comfortable stepping out of your comfort zone. I don’t usually share in class, but I’ve been working on that, and I’ve been making friends.”
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