Young Women's Entrepreneurship Program
Turning Ideas Into Impact
The Young Women Entrepreneurship Program empowers young women to think creatively, act boldly, and solve real-world problems through business innovation. We provide the tools, mentorship, and experiences they need to launch ideas with purpose, confidence, and impact.
| Year 1: From Innovation to Entrepreneurship |
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| Students learn the essentials of starting a business, from developing a business structure and financial plan to understanding operations, licensing, and marketing. |
| Signature Experience: Small Business Expo |
| At the Small Business Expo, students bring their business concepts to life, sharpening their presentation skills and sharing their creativity with peers, mentors, and community members. |
| Year 2: Scaling & Leadership |
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In the second year, students dive deeper into financial management, leadership, team-building, and sales strategies, learning skills that prepare them to grow their ventures with confidence. |
| Capstone Experience: Senior Pitch Competition |
| Every student completes 100 internship hours with a business mentor and finishes the program with the Senior Pitch Competition, presenting a fully developed concept to a panel of judges. |
What She Gains Beyond the Classroom
- Mentorship: Connect with alumni entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry leaders
- Guest Speaker Series: Insights from innovators and executives
- Community Pitch Events: Public presentation and feedback from judges
- Networking: Build relationships with professionals from leading companies
- Leadership Development: Team management, problem-solving, and communication skills
Help Us Build the Next Generation of Leaders
At Seton, our YWEP Program thrives because of the expertise, generosity, and real-world insights of our community. Whether you’re guiding a student one-on-one, sharing your story as a guest speaker, offering feedback as a pitch competition judge, or providing resources as a sponsor, your involvement helps shape the next generation of confident, creative, and purpose-driven leaders.
Contact
Joy Lawson '11
Program Director, The Young Women's Entrepreneurship Program