Most not-for-profit organizations will tell you that one of the most important keys to success, if not the most important key to success, is the amount and quality of the men and women who volunteer. We don’t differ in this area at Youth Entrepreneurs, in fact the 240 or so professionals that volunteer their time and knowledge in our classrooms are a huge part of our student’s success as well. In my role I am able to see this almost weekly. I have seen a shy unconfident student turn into a business owner in a matter of months, and the great thing about our classroom is that because of the environment heavy on Knowledge Sharing, I have seen it work the other way as well. I have seen a volunteer who wasn’t sure they had anything to offer learn that they in fact, had plenty to offer, they just needed someone to ask the right questions, and put them in a position to be an advocate, and mentor.
Being a Business Plan Advisor (BPA) is a chance to see our students growing and learning first hand. From helping the students with their Market Day bids to getting them through those rough spots in their business plans, our BPA’s are committed to the success of the students in the classroom they work with.
A huge thank you is not near enough to show all of our Business Plan Advisors how much we appreciate them, and what they help our students achieve. We literally couldn’t do it without you!
If you are interested in becoming a part of this group of classroom volunteers check out our web site.
-Grant Mankin
SCKS/ICT Program Manager
