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Brian Hamilton Foundation and Junior Achievement Host Teen Entrepreneurs in "The Arena" Web Series on December 2COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brian Hamilton Foundation and Junior Achievement USA call on teen entrepreneurs across the country to enter "The Arena," a new periodic web series that features teen entrepreneurs and celebrity guest coaches. A new webisode will air on December 2 at 1:30 p.m. Moderated by Kate Rogers, CNBC Correspondent covering small business and entrepreneurship, "The Arena" gives rising teen entrepreneurs the chance to showcase their businesses to coaches who are also successful entrepreneurs. The coaches commend the innovative entrepreneurs on their business ideas and offer useful feedback on how these teens can sharpen and expand their businesses to get them to the next level. The event is sponsored by the Taco Bell Foundation. Coaches for this episode of "The Arena" include:
"The nation depends on entrepreneurs and startups to drive innovation and job growth," said Jack E. Kosakowski, President and CEO of Junior Achievement USA. "Given the challenges businesses are currently facing, the next generation may have questions about the future of entrepreneurship. This program provides an opportunity for teens to learn more about what it takes to start a business, even at a young age." "Kids in our nation today believe two things abou starting a business," Charlie Bradley, CEO of the Brian Hamilton Foundation, says. "They think you either have to have years of experience, or you have to have tons of money; neither is true. Our goal is to show the future entrepreneurs of America that they can not only build their own businesses starting today, but that they have the support of successful entrepreneurs behind them." Students, parents and teachers interested in participating in the virtual teen entrepreneurship event can learn more and register here. About Junior Achievement USA® (JA) About the Brian Hamilton Foundation Related Links View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/brian-hamilton-foundation-and-junior-achievement-host-teen-entrepreneurs-in-the-arena-web-series-on-december-2-301178687.html SOURCE Junior Achievement USA |