ATTN: The Annual Membership fee is $25.00 per child and is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center. 

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Entrepreneurship

Middle & High School Ages 14-18

In-person (Mon, 6:15 - 7:30 pm)

In this course, students will develop an entrepreneurial mindset and skills they can use in everyday life. They will gain foundational skills and knowledge needed to launch a business, from recognizing a need and creatively solving a problem to developing an actionable business plan.  

The course is comprised of three modules:

• Creative Problem-Solving module, students learn and apply Design Thinking, an innovative process for problem-solving used by both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to brainstorm customer-centric ideas. This process focuses on the user’s needs and experiences by creating empathy maps, problem statements, prototypes, and testing plans to validate a product or service idea. 

• Think Like an Entrepreneur module, students explore the traits of an entrepreneurial mindset needed by both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs when solving problems and evaluating opportunities. An entrepreneurial self-assessment supports students in identifying their strengths and setting personal and professional goals. 

• Rapid Business Planning module, students learn how to put their product or service idea into action by creating a concise yet effective one-page business plan. This iterative approach to business planning enables students to develop, test, and validate their plans with customers while filling an unmet market need.  

Scholars will receive cumulative benefits through the exploration of creative problem-solving, the entrepreneurial mindset, and business planning.

ATTN: The Annual Membership fee is $25.00 per child and is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center. 

The Agency - Pitch, Campaign, Compete: Ages 16yrs+ Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:45pm-6:00pm  

"The Agency" is an innovative and impactful course that empowers students to make a real difference in their community. After completing a full session in one of the tech center pathways—E-sports, Entrepreneurship, Technology, or Arts Media Entertainment—students will have the opportunity to join "The Agency" and take on roles as strategists, editors, or creatives. As a cohesive cohort, students will leverage the skillsets gained in their respective tech centers to form an agency with a mission to narrow the digital divide in South Los Angeles. By partnering with small businesses, they will enhance their digital presence and reach, positively impacting the community. Through practical experience and guidance from expert mentors, students will develop marketing strategies, create engaging content, and optimize digital platforms. "The Agency" is not just a course; it's a force for change, fostering growth and empowerment while uniting technology, entrepreneurship, arts, and media to uplift the community. Join us in this transformational journey of driving social impact through digital expertise!

Learning Outcomes: 

Software Solutions

SEO

Copywriting

Data Based Marketing

Trend Mapping

Market research

Brand Identification

Aesthetic curation

ATTN: The Annual Membership fee is $25.00 per child and is required to register for ANY after school programs or activities with the SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center. 

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Young Investors Society

Middle & High School Ages 14-18

In-person (Thurs, 6:15 - 7:30 pm)

Young Investors Society provides quality financial literacy education and programs to students. We aim to teach finance and investing skills that will last a lifetime and empower students to take control of their financial future.

Lessons include Investing in the Stock Market 

Environmental Social Governance

Dollar-A Day Savings Compeition

Stock Pitch Competition