We want your student to participate. Our material is aimed at children in upper elementary grades. You know your student and their capacity. Younger students may need a bit more help from you. Older students will see this as an introduction to concepts they can develop more deeply.

Each year we hold a Spring and Fall session of Junior CEO. Exact program dates can be found above under "program timeline".

This program is set up to complete one course per week, but is designed to allow your student flexibility. Find a time that works best for your student and participate then. The great thing about this program is you can customize it to whatever schedule works for you.

The program does have required weekly zoom sessions to allow students to check in on their progress and get questions answered by local industry experts. Additional information about the zoom sessions and schedule will be discussed at the program kickoff event.

We love entrepreneurs! While the program is designed around selling strawberry-themed products, we do allow students to choose to sell a non-food item, but highly encourage the incorporation of a strawberry component. Utilize the Junior CEO coursework to start whichever business works best for you!

Please note that selling a food item does have additional requirements, including getting a food handlers permit and prepping your product in a commercial kitchen. All of these details will be covered during the program.

The $25 Jr. CEO registration covers access to the webinars and google classroom, printed workbooks, and business launch day marketing materials. Students will need funds to start their business (think supplies to make their dessert, plates, etc.). How to find these funds is covered in the class.

As in business, success is measured very differently. We want this fun experience to be a life lesson on how to start a business, create positive customer experiences, manage and save money, and build a brand. There are no grades, just an opportunity for learning beyond the classroom.

Students who complete all sessions and participate in the business launch day will receive a certificate at the Junior CEO graduation event. Junior CEOs who wish to continue their business endeavor after the program will have access to our Junior CEO Alumni Group to assist with continuing their business.

To participate in Jr. CEO, students must have access to the internet and a computer.