Frisco Young Entrepreneurs Academy is seeking middle and high schoolers with a knack for business who are interested in launching a venture of their own.
The 33-week program guides participants on a journey of starting their own businesses, offers site visits to area companies, and guest speakers from the business community.
The program is held Tuesday evenings at the Frisco ISD Career and Technical Education Center. The deadline to apply for the 2016-17 session is 5 p.m. Sept. 30.
To learn more about the Frisco Young Entrepreneurs Academy, visit the program page or contact Roz Righetti of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce at 972-335-9522.
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