YEP Boot Camp

The Napa Valley College YEP Program is About Youth Entrepreneurs!

June 21 through June 25, high school and college students ages 14 to 27 will attend the business boot camp for youth at Napa Valley College.

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Susan OLeary's Documentary Interviews at the 2009 Boot Camp on You Tube!

(5 minutes)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2H83Eucge0

Susan's original film about Youth Entrepreneurship

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un_6vmJTVqA

2009 YEP Bootcamp

It was a full week of learning about business. The campers learned strategies for forming a mission and vision statement, marketing, developing a product and selling strategies. They heard stories from guest speakers who’ve blazed the business trail. Charlie Monahan, Interim Director of the NVC Small Business Development Center and Ian McNeill, Program Coordinator of the NVC Hospitality and Tourism Management Program led the weeklong business intensive, and students worked for a week in fun and productive play. To complete the week’s activities campers presented their business plans on Friday’s final session.

Stories from Business Owners
Business owner, John Bennett presented his solar teaching unit. A field trip to Annette’s Chocolate included a tour and tastes, of course. Owner Anette Madsen and her brother Brent spoke to the group about the joys and the struggles of owning a business. Dean Bowen from Net-Flow coached the camp on how to turn Prospects into Customers and to turn Customers into Raving Fans. Peter Eugenio from Mellange studios encouraged the campers to follow their dreams and just do it! Beth Pratt from Napa Valley College coached the students on marketing strategies, making the 4 P’s interactive and fun.

“The classroom was alive with collaboration", said Carolynne Gamble, SBDC business advisor, who helped in the classroom. “I am amazed with the student’s ability for teamwork and multi-tasking. They’re computer skills are astounding. Their ideas are innovative and very inspiring. This is truly a gifted and giving generation,” she concluded.

Still Beaming
“Our students are still beaming from the experience, announced Miki Hsu Leavy, Coach with On the Move in Napa which sponsored 5 students in the business camp. “This was life changing for me,” announced, Diana Camacho, a participating student. “It really was a powerfully positive week” says Charlie Monahan. “Ian and I were pleasantly surprised at how much was accomplished and how high the energy that was created.”

The week-long camp was provided with funding from Youth Entrepreneur Program through the Economic and Workforce Development Program of California’s Community Colleges. The Napa Valley College continues to innovate with interactive camps focused on such interests as business, digital arts, solar energy, Geographical Positioning Systems (GPS) and the performing arts.

Best regards,
Charlie Monahan
Youth Entrepreneur Program Coordinator


"This is a great program - I thought it was going to be like going back to high school but it's actually fun!" Josh Holmes 2008 YEP "Boot Camp" "I've always had the idea to start my own business but had no idea of where to start. This class is helpful. It helps focus ideas." Joel Mosebach 2008 YEP "Boot Camp" Sign Up Now Please complete the contact form below. Basic Information First Name: Last Name: Business Information Business Email Address:	YEP Boot Camp The Napa Valley College YEP Program is About Youth Entrepreneurs! June 21 through June 25, high school and college students ages 14 to 27 will attend the business boot camp for youth at Napa Valley College. Click Here for Registration Form Click Here for Scholarship Form Susan OLeary's Documentary Interviews at the 2009 Boot Camp on You Tube! (5 minutes) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2H83Eucge0 Susan's original film about Youth Entrepreneurship http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un_6vmJTVqA 2009 YEP Bootcamp It was a full week of learning about business. The campers learned strategies for forming a mission and vision statement, marketing, developing a product and selling strategies. They heard stories from guest speakers who’ve blazed the business trail. Charlie Monahan, Interim Director of the NVC Small Business Development Center and Ian McNeill, Program Coordinator of the NVC Hospitality and Tourism Management Program led the weeklong business intensive, and students worked for a week in fun and productive play. To complete the week’s activities campers presented their business plans on Friday’s final session. Stories from Business Owners Business owner, John Bennett presented his solar teaching unit. A field trip to Annette’s Chocolate included a tour and tastes, of course. Owner Anette Madsen and her brother Brent spoke to the group about the joys and the struggles of owning a business. Dean Bowen from Net-Flow coached the camp on how to turn Prospects into Customers and to turn Customers into Raving Fans. Peter Eugenio from Mellange studios encouraged the campers to follow their dreams and just do it! Beth Pratt from Napa Valley College coached the students on marketing strategies, making the 4 P’s interactive and fun. “The classroom was alive with collaboration", said Carolynne Gamble, SBDC business advisor, who helped in the classroom. “I am amazed with the student’s ability for teamwork and multi-tasking. They’re computer skills are astounding. Their ideas are innovative and very inspiring. This is truly a gifted and giving generation,” she concluded. Still Beaming “Our students are still beaming from the experience, announced Miki Hsu Leavy, Coach with On the Move in Napa which sponsored 5 students in the business camp. “This was life changing for me,” announced, Diana Camacho, a participating student. “It really was a powerfully positive week” says Charlie Monahan. “Ian and I were pleasantly surprised at how much was accomplished and how high the energy that was created.” The week-long camp was provided with funding from Youth Entrepreneur Program through the Economic and Workforce Development Program of California’s Community Colleges. The Napa Valley College continues to innovate with interactive camps focused on such interests as business, digital arts, solar energy, Geographical Positioning Systems (GPS) and the performing arts. Best regards, Charlie Monahan Youth Entrepreneur Program Coordinator Testimonials (No records)

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