Make a Job—Don’t Just Take a Job!
Uncharted Learning guides students through the process of fulfilling their very own American dream. By bridging the business and educational communities, students are taught by trained instructors, and are exposed to guest lecturers, successful entrepreneurs and mentors. Over the course of the program, students:
- Brainstorm business ideas
- Interact with business professionals
- Attend field trips for a behind-the-scenes look at local businesses
- Develop a Team to Re-Purpose and Recycle
- Pitch their business to local investors for startup funding. Think Shark Tank!
- Legally register their businesses
- Launch and run their own business or social movement
- Graduate from the program with lifelong leadership and business skills
- Work as a team to problem solve
STEP 1 : Interest Form
STEP 2: Interview Meeting
STEP 3: Online Payment Form
Student Selection Process
We welcomes applications from all students in grades 6-9 who are between 12 and 15 years old. Students interested in starting their own, real business may apply for acceptance into the program by completing the application, which includes an essay and short-answer questions, school transcript and letter of recommendation.
Once the completed application is received, students may be invited to attend an in-person interview. Acceptance into the program is based on all aspects of the completed application as well as the personal interview. Prior business experience is not required, nor is it required to have a business idea prior to the start of class.
Get Involved
Share your business wisdom with aspiring young entrepreneurs and help them get started on the path to success! We’re seeking expert professionals to volunteer their time as guest speakers, mentors, investors, graphic designers, field trip hosts, business plan reviewers, and more. The time students spend with adults who encourage their futures is invaluable, and you can play an important role in guiding our future leaders.
If you are interested in getting involved and being inspired by your community’s great young minds, contact Steven Gaus at (847) 398-3730 or sgaus@palatinechamber.com
Sponsors
A big thank you to our sponsors including:
Contact Us
For more information
call (847) 359-7200
e-mail Steven Gaus at sgaus@palatinechamber.com