CONNECTION FOR TRANSFORMATION

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The CVFAC Expo is excited to announce the SHIPHT Youth Opportunity Accelerator; a business, entrepreneurship, tech, and public sector leadership curriculum, aiming to introduce underrepresented youth to career opportunities with mentorship, experiential learning, business fundamentals and much much more!

With the arrival of Covid-19 we know marginalized populations, populations of color, lower socioeconomic status and/or who lack access to healthcare are disproportionately affected by the virus.  Higher numbers of these populations tend to work in service industries that were marked as essential personnel, thus resulting in more loss and illness among these groups.  SHIPHT serves as an an intentional approach, steeped in equity and access to reduce disparity among these communities. We plan to wrap participants in a comprehensive learning environment to nurture a growth mindset and create unforgettable experiences. SHIPHT aims to be the pivotal “Moment” or series of moments that lead to career transformation and long term goal development for the next generation of game-changers. SHIPHT consist of four key phases: Pitch Camp, The Opportunity Accelerator, experiential learning and continued mentorship.

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Additionally, we are excited to announce SHIPHT UP, an academic and experiential learning program for 5th - 10th grade students to prepare students for academic, personal, and professional achievement to include participating in SHIPHT, utilizing a "students as teachers" approach.

OPPORTUNITY ACCELERATOR

September 25 2020 - November 14 2020

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Participants attend weekly sessions to  gain knowledge in business finance, marketing, receive hands on experiential learning and mentorship that can directly apply to enhancing a business brand.

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INTERN/MENTORSHIP

PITCH CAMP

September 25 & 26, 2020 

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Pitch Camp serves as a networking,  knowledge sharing, and interdisciplinary environment while providing interaction with diverse mentors and local entrepreneurs.

COMMUNITY PITCH NIGHT

December 12, 2020

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Time to pitch student's product and/or service to a shark-tank themed panel of industry experts.

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July 2020 - December 2020

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Students will continue to meet periodically with business mentors and guest speakers for continued engagement and learning that is relevant and sustainable.

SAMPLE WORKSHOPS
 

 Workshop #1  

A Lawyer, a politician, a teacher and a businessman walked into a classroom

 Workshop #2  

Branded AF: exploring the intersection of your personal and professional brand

 Workshop #3  

Money Me Down!

Career exploration and leadership programs teach high school students about career possibilities, and offer the soft-skills and workplace experience teens need for the future.  A panel highlighting representation and industry leaders, will introduce youth to opportunities in areas such as medicine, entrepreneurship, law, politics and gaming. 

Social media has changed the game on the importance of developing a strong personal brand. Future employers can and will check out your online presence.  Students begin to understand what their personal brand says to the world, yes while they are still in high school. 

There is a direct connection between successful entrepreneurship and understanding of money. Students are introduced to concepts of financial literacy as it pertains to business and their everyday life.

PITCH CAMP AGENDA

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