Youth Entrepreneurship Training in Low-Income Communities

Investment Summary

Who can participate?

Who They Are: Target Evolution Incorporated

Seeing a need for energetic, nonprofit work in the area of teen unemployment and 21st Century skills, Target Evolution was formed in 2011 to provide sensible solutions. 

 

Target Evolution’s methodology puts experiential learning at the center of a data-driven and evidence-based approach to youth entrepreneurship education and development. It includes Lean Startup, Remote-Work Experience, and a Pop-Up Shop providing youth and young adults the opportunity to earn money with their own small business upon successful completion.

Trail Blaze is Target Evolution's high traffic pop-up shop for young entrepreneurs located in local upscale shopping malls. Youths learn to communicate with real customers, gain retail work experience, and earn money.
Trail Blaze is their high traffic pop-up shop for young entrepreneurs located in local upscale shopping malls. Youths learn to communicate with real customers, gain retail work experience, and earn money.

Use of Proceeds: Working Capital

The loan proceeds will be used for working capital and marketing/promotion. With national attention and more youths attracted to their programs, Target Evolution will be able to conduct in-depth research and produce data to present to government entities on the impact of youth entrepreneurship education in low-income communities.

 

Their source of repayment will be from government contracts with Workforce Solutions in 3 Texas regions, tuition from their Teen Biz Camp program, and pending grants and sponsorships.

Why Support this Program?

Target Evolution’s award-winning Teen Biz Camp is the #1 After School and Summer Youth Entrepreneurship Education program in Texas. These are testimonials from three of their program participants.
Target Evolution's Entrepreneurship Program participant Brice, CEO of Vallaire's for Men

“I’ve learned so much about business with this program, but also been given the tools to teach other youth about business and entrepreneurship.”

Brice E.

CEO of Vallaire's for Men, Age 13

Target Evolution's Entrepreneurship Program participant Sugadoo Cosmetics
“In Teen Biz Camp, I learned more about being a young business owner and the hard work it requires to run a business.”

Nerfertiti M.

CEO of Sugadoo Cosmetics, Age 13

Target Evolution's Entrepreneurship Program participant Sanyia, CEO of Simone's Stones
“As an Alumni, we get so many opportunities to be featured in the local media and featured at events! It’s a lot of fun!”

Sanyia S.

CEO of Simone's Stones, Age 14

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