be an entrepreneur clipboardThe fourth year of the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP), in partnership with the Oregon Coast Community College, Small Business Development Center, is well underway, with eight students from Career Tech Charter School.

The YEP provides business training, hands-on experience and opportunities for workforce development. Classes cover Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship curriculum, along with field trips, and guest speakers from the local business community.

Students have the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship as a career option, learn the rudiments of business ownership, and network with potential mentors.