Virtual summer youth camp aims to inspire next generation of entrepreneurs

HAZLETON, Pa. — A free summer camp offered by Penn State Hazleton and its partners wants to inspire tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.

Penn State Hazleton, the Hazleton LaunchBox and the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress are seeking rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to join this year’s summer youth entrepreneurship program.

During the six-week program, students will compete to earn up to $1,500 in prizes while learning what it takes to launch a successful product or startup, developing innovative solutions to problems, building teamwork skills and connecting with local business leaders.

The camp runs from July 7 to Aug. 11 and culminates with a pitch competition on Aug. 13. To ensure the safety of participants and instructors during the pandemic, the program will be held through Zoom.

Due to limited space, only 15 applicants will be selected for the camp based off their response to the following question: “Passion may be one of the most important characteristics of entrepreneurs. What are you most passionate about?”

Responses (500 words or less) should be emailed by no later than June 7 to William Andahazy at wma5073@psu.edu, and Fermin Diaz at fjd5153@psu.edu.

To learn more about the summer youth entrepreneurship program, visit https://hazleton.psu.edu/youth-business-summer-camp or contact Debra Conway at dxk40@psu.edu or 570-450-3136