The program uniquely combines technology education with entrepreneurship, empowering middle school students to build their own Android apps and develop viable business ideas.
Genius Lab's "Youth Entrepreneurship in Tech" is a six-week Saturday program designed for middle school students (5th-8th grade) in Chicago. The program focuses on teaching technology, creativity, and business fundamentals through hands-on projects. Students learn how to build simple Android applications using MIT App Inventor and explore the basics of entrepreneurship, including how to identify problems and develop technological solutions. The curriculum emphasizes developing confidence, teamwork, and presentation skills, culminating in a Demo Day where students showcase their apps and business ideas. The program aims to prepare young people for careers in technology by fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial skills in an engaging and age-appropriate environment.
A typical day involves hands-on activities where students learn to build Android apps and explore entrepreneurship concepts, fostering creativity and problem-solving.
This program is ideal for middle school students in Chicago who are interested in technology, coding, and developing entrepreneurial skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
Spacish, 917 W. 18th St., Chicago, IL
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