Congratulations to our winners! Thank you to the outstanding entrepreneurship teachers that made this happen for your students. We appreciate all your hard work, dedication, professionalism, and enthusiasm! WOOHOO! Please stay tuned for the 2024 State Business Plan Competition.
Khama Means | R.D. Anderson Applied Technical Center
Teacher: Kelly Kiser
"Mya Cosmetics offers cruelty, gluten, and vegan free Lip Glosses by using just lip gloss base and skin loving oils."
Lillian Cook | Crescent High School
Teacher: Joseph Long
"Lily's Gumballs provide schools and other areas with gumball machines that use sugar-free gumballs, reducing waste from gum wrappers and helping kids focus more."
Leilany Diaz | Crescent High School
Teacher: Joseph Long
"Fresa Bakery offers hand-made cake pops in a variety of flavors and sizes to accommodate both individuals and large groups. Other treats are also available such as strawberries, pretzels, and rice krispy treats."
Jazmynn Fernandors | R.D. Anderson Applied Technical Center
Teacher: Kelly Kiser
"H.M.S is a non-profit mentor group for black teens and young adults that is funded and promoted by partnerships and donations. This mentor group helps guide individuals in the right direction to promote self growth and self healing. This will be accomplished by participation in games, events, discussions, and trips."
Brayden Newton | Westside High School
Teacher: Michaela Hackman
"PEER provides tutoring with flexible hours and a self-paced structure so that students feel comfortable and not rushed."
Congratulations to David Frailix of Wando High School for winning the 2023 YEScarolina State Entrepreneurship Teacher of the Year Award! He received a $1,000 check and a plaque for this prestigious recognition. We celebrate your success and CONGRATULATIONS!
Brookland Baptist Youth and Teen Center
1066 Sunset Blvd.
West Columbia, SC
Directions
Friday, April 21st, 2023 8am-5pm
Featuring keynote speaker and award-winning baker and entrepreneur, Carrie Morey of Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
One-stop shop for registration and paperwork submissions, for teachers and competing students.
The deadline to submit is Friday, March 31, 2023.
Register HereWe are seeking judges to partake in this exciting event! Judging slots are about a 2 hour commitment. It is an incredible opportunity to share your expertise and your business knowledge with high school students as they navigate their entrepreneurial journey. Register below!
Register HereYEScarolina hosts in-school competitions and a state business plan competition. Students have the opportunity to participate in a series of business plan competitions as the capstone project of their entrepreneurship class. Students build their business plans over the course of their class. Once completed, they present their ideas to local businessmen and women serving as judges. The top students are eligible to win seed money ranging from $100 to $3,000 throughout the course of the competitions to help fund the creation of their businesses.
The business plan competition represents high school entrepreneurship classes from across the state. All competitors are given an opportunity to work with a business mentor to prepare them for the competition. This grand finale showcases the best in the state and each student has an opportunity to present their business plan for a chance to win seed money to launch their venture.
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