Examples of existing Youth Entrepreneurship Programs

http://www.greatfallstribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080619/BUSINESS/806190318

http://origin.csmonitor.com/2008/0620/p03s01-usgn.html

IDA programs and explanation

Good Evening all,
Here is the CFED website, which provides info and access to a number of their programs. I have worked with them on several projects, and found them to be knowledgeable, and flexible. Their resources are also good. Here is the link to their site. Browse the IDA section, but there is also some other interesting programs. http://www.cfed.org/home.m

I think that an IDA type program would be good for Young entrepreneurs, and for Vets. Young people could start a program while in high school (age 16) and by the time they graduate, could use the match for a votech type of program, or starting their own business, or for continuing their education. Vets could do the same thing.
I have a number of good training materials for the IDA program, and have seen its positive effect.
Let me know what you think.

Have a good night gary

Another test & some info

Joe had asked me to develop a list of the best practices that made the most sense for us - it's framed in the form of a draft proposal, but think of it as talking points.

As we can't post documents here directly, the doc is posted at Pronetos (Shane's site) at:
http://pronetos.com/disciplines/75/articles/164
(under Pronetos.com in the "Rural/Local Entrepreneurship" category )

I would only ask that you don't share this doc outside this list. Seagulls abound! (for Finding Nemo fans...)

NK

Let's Get Started

The Workforce Development Alliance Board will meet next Thursday, June 19th at 12:30 P.M. in the Magic Valley Department of Labor office on Falls Ave. in Twin Falls. Contact Candy McElfresh for more information. (The executive committee for this board is meeting just before.)


There I will give an update on the Entrepreneurship Development Committee, as well as an introduction of TechConnect. Is there anything you would like me to bring up?


Comment for Candy: I know it is a little early for this, but I would be interested in learning whether or not there will be a dedicated website for the South-Central Idaho WIRED initiative (as there are for other WIRED regions - www.indiana-wired.net) and if so, this might be another opportunity to promote whatever programs/initiatives originate from this group.

$$$ for New Charter Schools

http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/story/409859.html

Interesting!

NK

no longer Blog Challenged

I'm on! My first ever blog entry. Now I can tell my 12 year old, he isn't the only one in the family who blogs.

Test 2 - authorized author

Shane authorized me to create topics to post. This is easy!