The University of Maryland wants to give young entrepreneurs a head start in business.
The school's Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the Robert H. Smith School of Business has offer 40 students from various schools and colleges in the UMD system the chance to participate in a 10-day business jumpstart program. From Aug. 17 to 28, the students will participate in interactive sessions and workshops led by successful local entrepreneurs, investors and lawyers
The goal is to help give students the necessary tools to develop a business idea, make sure it is viable, possibly perform a test in the market and then launch the new business, says Alla Corey, a program manager at Dingman Center.
The program is intended to help students prepare for the Cupid's Cup business competition that kicks-off in April. The business challenge requires entrants to have an existing revenue-generating business. Kevin Plank, Under Armour CEO, sponsors and judges the contest.
Writer: Walaika Haskins
Source: Alla Corey, Dingman Center