07/23/2024
Meet Raquel! One of Teen_Innovators' Mini Tech Camp Leaders this August 9th.
Raquel is a rising senior at Lane Tech High School. She plays for the varsity lacrosse team, is a member of National Honors Society, is an AP Scholar with distinction, and interns for the French Heritage Society Chicago-Midwest Chapter.
Want to attend camp? Sign up all curious 5-10th graders at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1my6Qcxj-Fu0pUuXBVZu661j8ZBdabeXUCOstEML84bY/prefill
07/17/2024
Teen_Innovators is on a mission to expose and inspire the next generation of empathetic leaders. Please help us spread the word for our Mini Tech Camp on August 9, 2024 in downtown Chicago.
For teens by teens: Four high school seniors are planning the programs, arranging the company tours and creating the marketing. This is great leadership and management experience for them.
The camp is created for curious 5th-10th graders. The group will tour several Chicago downtown tech companies AND have a pizza party hosted by Wintrust Financial Corporation River North.
Reserve a spot today by emailing [email protected].
www.teeninnovators.org/programs
06/11/2024
Thanks to all of our middle school students who are hard at work on their business ideas!
Remember: Submission Deadline:
June 13th at noon via [email protected] or via this google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8YHfLSGInsVnBvpeyDBtGSVfHWusYo5faE7I2BrceGNSGJg/viewform
In Person:
June 14th 2PM @ 👣Group Tour of The Merchandise Mart in Chicago (meet at Starbucks first floor)
3PM @ Awards Ceremony @ Merchandise Mart in suite 631🏆
In Chicago, you can still join us at 2:00 for the tour and ceremony even if you have not submitted a contest idea.
Google Forms: Sign-in
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05/20/2024
This is going to be a great event. DM us for the student discount code.
05/13/2024
Calling all middle schoolers!
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your creativity, hone your entrepreneurial skills, and compete for fantastic prizes!
Ready to take the plunge? Register now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemuFmvT-GG_04Gh8zfhV4uOLxWYeBRzGcIvgU_xkScYfd_pQ/viewform?usp=sharing
and let your innovation soar!
Register by May 19th.
04/30/2024
Introducing the Teen Innovators Business Contest, where middle school students unleash their creativity by developing a mini-business plan and presenting it to our “Shark Tank” judges. Whether you know a budding entrepreneur, a visionary artist, or a problem-solving whiz, this contest is their chance to shine and win a piece of the total prize value of $900. You do not need to live in Chicago to apply.
more info at https://teeninnovators.org/our-programs/for-parents/
For Parents
For parents of rising 5th – 9th graders, we understand that middle school students crave the attention, advice and leadership from older positive role models and near-peer mentors who have recently walked in their shoes. Chicago Busines Awards Are you a middle school student with big ideas and a p...
04/23/2024
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04/16/2024
Excited to be involved with this incredible group and support young kids with incredible ideas.
11/28/2023
Consider supporting a STEM Leadership program designed to teach students how to develop and pitch an idea.
We could use your support to further teen led programs. Make a gift at any level to give us a headstart on our $5,000 goal. We are raising funds to host an Innovation Pitch Awards night on March 7th.
Designed by high school leaders to teach middle school students how to develop and pitch an idea. Make a donation here: https://www.convergepay.com/hosted-payments?ssl_txn_auth_token=GIfH4fjSTrqdFX5Kad6FbQAAAYvaFnuy
11/24/2023
Thanks ACT Now for sharing these for to become engaged in our community.
2023 Chicago Holiday Events Guide
Whether you’re interested in theater or light shows, ice skating or shopping, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. We’ve rounded up some of the season’s highlights in Chicago and the suburbs.
11/24/2023
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