It’s HER Business, Teen Entrepreneurship Conference (formally Girls Going Places®) is a one-day conference for girls ages 15-18 enrolled in high school.  It is designed to encourage financial literacy and help girls learn about starting businesses and managing personal finances through interactive games and hands-on activities.   We use successful local business women as conference facilitators/mentors to share their ideas and experiences with the participants.

GIRLS

• If you would like to attend the one-day conference you must be 15-18 years of age and enrolled in a Clay, Duval, or St. Johns County Public or Private High School. 
  • Please download and complete the Application and UNF Waiver and have a parent or guardian sign both forms. 
  • E-mail/Scan a copy to: mhague@unf.edu, Fax a copy to (904) 620-2567, or Mail a copy to Small Business Development Center at UNF; 12000 Alumni Drive; Jacksonville, FL  32224 by Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
  • Make sure a copy is returned to your high school guidance counselor or designated teacher.
  • There is NO COST!  Only a limited number of students will be accepted into the program, so get your application in early. Limit of 3-5 students from the same high school. (Breakfast, lunch, and materials are provided)
  • Notice the It’s HER Business Conference will be held during a regular school day.  You are responsible for your own transportation to and from UNF.
  • The deadline is Wednesday, February 1, 2012.  We are only accepting the first 100 applications!

WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS

• If you would like to share your business story and passion for entrepreneurship as a Volunteer Mentor for this one-day conference:
  • Please download and complete the Mentor Application.  The application must be e-mailed to mhague@unf.edu or faxed to: (904) 620-2567 by the deadline of Friday, January 13, 2012. 
  • Check that you are available to attend the entire conference Friday, March 9th, 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Check that you are available to attend the mandatory Mentor Training Monday, February 27th, 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. at the River City Brewing Company. 
  • The deadline is Friday, January 13, 2012.  Only a limited number of mentors will be accepted into the program.

For more information contact: Marice Hague-SBDC at UNF
12000 Alumni Drive
Jacksonville, FL  32224
Ph: (904) 620-1071/Fax: (904) 620-2567/E-mail: mhague@unf.edu

6th Annual Teen Entrepreneurship Conference

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