1.  2016 Summer Youth Business and Entrepreneurship Academy NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

2. ABOUT SYBEA North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Business in partnership with the Executive Leadership Council presents an exciting opportunity for high school students to participate in a 2-week residential Summer Youth Business and Entrepreneurship Academy (SYBEA).

3. Mission Statement “NCCU Summer Business and Entrepreneurship Academy exposes a diverse group of youth to careers in professional management and promotes academic excellence.”  The School of Business at North Carolina Central University prepares students for success and global leadership in the 21st century.  The School of Business prepares students for today’s careers in major fields of business administration and management.  Initiatives such as the Summer Youth Business and Entrepreneurship Academy offer opportunities for talented high school students to learn key skills on a university campus.

4. ABOUT ELC The Executive Leadership Council is a national organization comprised of current and former African-American CEOs and senior executives at Fortune 500 and equivalent companies. We are proud to acknowledge ELC as our corporate sponsor. Value of Participation= $2500 Cost to Selected Participants= $0 (cost is covered by the ELC’s contribution in the form of a scholarship for selected students)

5. Learning Outcomes Entrepreneurship Education  Improved academic performance, school attendance; and educational attainment  Increased problem-solving and decision-making abilities  Improved interpersonal relationships, teamwork, money management, and public speaking skills  Job readiness  Enhanced social psychological development (self-esteem, ego development, self-efficacy), and  Perceived improved health status Source: Logic Models and Outcomes for Youth Entrepreneurship Programs (2001), a report by the D.C. Children and Youth Investment Corporation

6. Learning Outcomes Soft Skills  Adaptability - I feel more comfortable in surroundings that are unfamiliar to me.  Interpersonal Skills - I feel more comfortable introducing myself to people I don't know.  Leadership Skills - I feel more comfortable leading groups.  Networking Skills - I feel more comfortable searching out for professional development resources and organizations.  Social Skills - I feel more comfortable speaking in class and making new friends.  A cademic Skills - I feel as though I'm a better student, because of this opportunity.

7. Academy Details  Residential Facilities and Meals Students will participate in a fully immersed collegiate experience on the campus of North Carolina Central University including 3 meals a day.  Lectures taught by host NCCU professors and local business leaders. Topics include introductory business courses in marketing, entrepreneurship, leadership and ethics.  Corporate visits to help students gain exposure to the application of business principles in the real world as they interact with local corporate executives during on-site visits.  Business plan development and team competition with participants to derive a business plan for a new idea. A panel of judges from the business community will evaluate the plan and a prize will be awarded to the winning team. Date: Sunday, June 19, 2016 thru Friday, July 1, 2016

8. Eligibility  Enrolled (in Fall 2016) in high school in the 10th, 11 th, and 12 th grade.  A cumulative 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale (B average or higher)  Excellent attendance record  Extra-curricular activities and involvement  Students with GPA lower than 3.0 and involved in significant extra-curricular activities may be considered

9. Application materials checklist:  Completed application form (please include an email address that you check regularly in the application form)  Statement of Purpose  Official high school transcript  Recommendation letter from high school counselor/other academic reference. Application Deadline: April 1, 2016 NEW ONLINE APPLICATION

10. Residential Facility Opened in fall 2011, Chidley North Residence Hall houses 517 students in corridor and suite style accommodations. The hall has a laundry, kitchen and study room on each floor. There are lounges in every wing, a classroom and computer lab on the second floor, and Wi-Fi throughout. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?x- yt-ts=1422411861&x-yt- cl=84924572&v=x8cjNv0FOwM https://www.youtube.com/watch?x- yt-ts=1422411861&x-yt- cl=84924572&v=x8cjNv0FOwM

11. Meals All of the participants’ meals are fully funded throughout the program. Students will have meal cards that will allow them breakfast, lunch and dinner in our newly remodeled state of the art Dining Facility.

12. Merchandise All Students will have special merchandise specifically created for them at this year’s SYBEA cohort.

13.  2016 Industry Emphasis ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH EMPHASIS ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

14. What is Corporate Social Responsibility?

15. Overview of Week 1  Week 1  Introduction to the Case Study Competition  Professional Development Workshops  Corporate Visits (companies that have display social interest)  Business Principle and Foundation Workshop by industry leaders and School of Business Professors  Experiences:  Etiquette Luncheon  Toruk- Cirque Du Soleil  Trip to Washington, D.C.  Visit with Congressman G.K. Butterfield, Executive Director of Global Peace Foundation, Alan Inman, and other business leaders and alumni  Sightsee Monuments  Eat at Iconic Restaurants  Busch Gardens Trip

16. Overview of Week 2  Week 2  Guest Lecturers from location and national entrepreneurs  Tour of American Underground  Site Visit with companies in the case study competition  Additional Workshop and Professional Development Activities  Case Study Competition  Experiences:  American Underground Rooftop Networking Experience  Social  Evening Activities: Popcorn and Movies, Game Night, etc.

17. Orientations  There will be both an in-person orientation as well as an online orientation for both parents and students prior to the start of the academy.