WETATi Academy Program
Practical Entrepreneurship Education
Program Overview
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Students will engage in an academic year long after-school program geared towards creating economic and entrepreneurship opportunities. This program covers everything from traditional classroom concepts to practical experiential learning. We pride ourselves on candidly teaching all the how to’s for the entrepreneur and the entrepreneurial employee mindsets. From reintroducing the basics like how to start a business, making multiple streams of income, becoming financially literate and independent, to introducing the new basics such as STEMPreneurs, strength tenacity, and workforce development. All our courses are taught by our strategic business partners such ‘as University of Maryland and Chick-Fil-A. Upon completion, students will receive a certification of completion at their respective levels. Also, at the end of an accredited academic term students will receive a certification in their area of aptitude: entrepreneurship or entrepreneurial employee.
At the end of each academic year students have the opportunity to participate in the Annual Entrepreneurship Convention, Dureke iDEA Pitch Competition with the aim of achieving our vision of Why We Work:
360° Foundation™
Mindset shifting and practical training, from ideation to implementation on any venture,
180° Elevation™
Reinforce and equip students to securely advance with our strategic experts on any endeavor, and
90° Centration™
Undivided attention on all areas of enrichment for focused development on any enterprise.
WETATi Academy brings together practical entrepreneurship education with academic standards to bring opportunities to all students. WETATi is where classroom meets practical, and that’s where the future will be.
LOGISTICS
1. Who’s eligible for the classes?
a. 6th– 12th grade and college students and young adults (11-25 years old).
2. What day of the week?
a. Wednesdays.
3. How many hours per week?
a. Practical Entrepreneurship Education (P.E.E.) sessions are a 1 hour per week from 5 – 6pm EST.
b. Weekly Microfocus Practical Enrichment assignment timing is at the student’s discretion.
4. When and how are courses conducted?
a. Courses are taught continuously from September to June of each school year.
b. Courses:
i. Financial Literacy
ii. STEMpreneurship
iii. Workforce Development
iv. Entrepreneurship Educational Experience
5. Is it virtual or in person?
a. It’s 80% virtual and 20% practical.
6. What does 20% practical mean?
a. Each grade has an independent weekly Microfocus Practical assignment to supplement each session. These microfocus are usually in person, hands on assignments.
7. How much is the tuition?
a. We offer a reduced rate of $200 per student.
8. What does the discounted rate cover?
a. It covers an entire academic year.
b. Standard annual tuition is $400, with the WETATi Academy $200 Scholarship it reduces the annual tuition by 50%.
9. Is the fee for just one 8-week of any activity?
a. No, register for one course and get access to all.
10. What does my student get for being in the program?
a. Opportunity to Participate in the Dureke iDEA Pitch Competition
b. Attend Annual Entrepreneurship Convention and WETATi Academy-Anne Reese Carswell Scholarship & Awards Gala
c. Receive a certification in their area of aptitude: entrepreneurship or entrepreneurial employee
d. Receive Learning Service hours (Middle and High School)
e. Internship opportunities with WETATi/Strategic Business Partners (High School and College)
f. Participate in WETATi Academy’s Career Pipeline (College)
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KEY STANDARDS
Courses
Series #1: Financial Literacy
Students will be exposed and be able to understand the basic principles of financial literacy, to be able to see any numerical matter as a first language. They’ll also gain a variety of knowledge such as money management, spending plans, investing, financial importance, savings, credit, and much more. Students will learn to develop experiential understandings through the practical exercises.
Series #2: STEMpreneurship
Students will be exposed and introduced to various STEM related field such as coding, cyber security, robotics, esports and other fields. Students (STEMPreneur’s) will learn how to navigate the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through the various topics introduced. Students will develop experiential knowledge through practical exercises. Middle and high school students will complete the same course, taught by some of our strategic partners such as University of Maryland College Park Recreation and Wellness, University of Maryland Department of Environmental Science and Technology, and US Air Force Cyber Security specialist.
Series #3: SA-TECH Workforce Development
Workforce Development course is to expose and introduce students to various topics to foster the soft skills and other skills necessary for the workplace. Topics of study include communication, critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving. Workforce development is an economic development approach that attempts to enhance a region’s economic stability and prosperity by focusing on people rather than businesses.
Series #4: Entrepreneurship Educational Experience
From changing their narratives to creating their own opportunities, Entrepreneurship Educational Experience equips students with all the how to’s. Through mentoring on subjects such as: learning the basics of entrepreneurial mindsets, how to start a business, and creating multiple avenues of income. Students will have the opportunity to utilize the business knowledge, skills, and inspiration they’ll acquire in the Annual WETATi Academy Dureke iDEA Pitch Competition.
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