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Young

Founder

Enrichment Program

Winter Garden, FL​

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Ages 13–18 ENTREPRENEURSHIP  •  LEADERSHIP  •  GROWTH MINDSET  •  AI & DIGITAL MARKETING

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Tuesdays | 9:30 AM - 2 PM

January 12 - May 12, 2027

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NOW ENROLLING FOR SPRING 2027​

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A Different Kind of Homeschool Learning Experience

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Looking for a homeschool enrichment program that helps your teen develop practical skills, confidence, and connections beyond traditional academics? At Plant Street Academy, Young Founders is a semester-long, in-person program where homeschool students explore how businesses operate, develop ideas, solve problems, work with peers, and apply modern technology responsibly. Students do not need a business idea or plans to become entrepreneurs. The skills they build are valuable for college, careers, and everyday life.

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A High-Impact Weekly Experience

Tuesdays | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

This is not “just one day a week.”

This is a 5-hour a week immersive experience designed to build real-world knowledge that is applicable and transferable to help your teen succeed in life.

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What Students Will Learn

Entrepreneurship & Business Development

  • Identify real customer problems and explore possible solutions.

  • Learn customer discovery, pricing, budgeting, revenue, expenses, and profit.

  • Develop and test a minimum viable product (MVP) using a real-world testing concept, Build - Measure - Learn.

  • Explore branding, marketing, customer service, and business operations.

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Leadership, Communication & Growth Mindset

  • Recognize limiting beliefs and develop resilience, confidence, and adaptability.

  • Practice critical thinking, ethical decision-making, accountability, and teamwork.

  • Strengthen public speaking, persuasion, listening, and problem-solving.

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AI Literacy & Digital Marketing

  • Use AI responsibly for research, brainstorming, planning, and productivity.

  • Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, bias, and limitations.

  • Explore digital marketing, social media strategy, brand identity, and content creation.

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What can your teen expect? Real businesses. Real people. Real experiences. 

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Business Field Trips

 

Students will participate in planned visits to local businesses to observe customer experience, branding, merchandising, pricing, marketing, and day-to-day operations. Activities may include business scavenger hunts and guided observation assignments.

 

Special planned experience: a Lamborghini-related branding challenge and business scavenger hunt examining luxury positioning, brand recognition, and customer perception.

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Monthly Entrepreneur Visits & Q&A

Local business owners and professionals will share relevant experiences, including successes, setbacks, difficult decisions, leadership lessons, and technology in business. Each interactive visit will align with current curriculum topics and include student questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this a homeschool program or an after-school activity?

This is a daytime, once-a-week homeschool enrichment program designed to complement parent-directed instruction.

Does my teen need a business idea?

No. Students explore opportunities and develop ideas throughout the semester.

Is this only for future business owners?

No. Leadership, financial literacy, communication, AI literacy, and critical thinking are useful in many paths.

Will students interact with other homeschool teens?

Yes. Group projects, discussions, peer feedback, and field experiences are part of the learning model.

Can we use Step Up For Students?

Eligible FES-UA and PEP families are welcome; confirm this specific service’s catalog eligibility and scholarship rules before relying on funding.

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