Plainfield is fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs, with 80 high school students already on the path to success.
This year, District 202 launched a new Incubator class across all four of its high schools, and the course has quickly attracted eager upperclassmen.In this innovative class, students will compete in a Shark Tank-style challenge, where they’ll pitch their business ideas with real cash at stake."I love coming to this class every day. It's probably my favorite class of the day, and I know everybody loves it," said senior Niah Trujillo.
"The business owners are getting that opportunity to showcase their business and give their expertise to these students and give them the real-world experience," said Tasha Marsaglia, the executive director of the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce.
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