Bridging Futures: Empowering Marginalized Youth through Entrepreneurship and Early College Experiences

Youth Entrepreneurs initiated a transformative program that brought high school students from marginalized communities in Greater New Haven to a college campus for a summer enrichment program. This program provided students who had previously lacked resources and support with an immersive college experience where they earned college credits and participated in a dynamic startup pitch competition. Over time, the program has expanded from a summer initiative to a year-round engagement, equipping high school students with the skills to start businesses and continue their entrepreneurial journeys.