JEM Team Boot Camp

The JEM Team Boot Camp is an intensive 8-week virtual summer program that transforms college town community challenges into high-stakes competitions where students solve real-world socio-economic issues using The Stakeholder’s Dilemma Canvas Model and The Money Guide for Young Entrepreneurs.

Participants will compete weekly to develop entrepreneurial solutions addressing local socio-economic conditions, applying financial literacy, business strategy, and STEAM innovation to their projects. Winning solutions will be featured at the HBCU NY Classic & The GOAT Classic STEAM Career Fairs, providing students with networking opportunities, career exposure, and potential funding for their projects.

How It Works

Weekly Competitions – Each week, teams will complete one lesson from The Money Guide for Young Entrepreneurs, applying their knowledge to create solutions for their community’s Stakeholder’s Dilemma.

There are two types of JEM Teams:

• K-12 (6th-12 graders) Must have 1 adult group leader  (age 18+) for every 10 students.
• Young Adults (ages 16-24).

\Weeks 1-2: Understanding the Problem – Analyze community challenges using The Stakeholder’s Dilemma Canvas Model.
Weeks 3-4: Designing the Solution – Apply financial literacy, strategic planning, and value creation.
Weeks 5-6: Building the Business Model – Develop sustainable revenue streams and resource management strategies.
Weeks 7-8: Pitching & Implementation – Refine the final proposal and present solutions to stakeholders.

🏆 Winning teams will present their solutions at the HBCU NY Classic & The GOAT Classic STEAM Career Fairs!

Registration Details

💰 Registration Fee: $150 (covers first week)
💰 Weekly Tuition: $100/week (for 8 weeks)
📅 Registration Period: March 1st - May 9th
📅 Orientation: May 
📅 Boot Camp Start Date: May 14-25th
📅 June Camp Dates (weeks of): June 1-7, 8-14, 15-21, 22-28
📅 July Camp Dates (weeks of): June 29 - July 5, 6-12, 13-19, 20-26, 27-Aug 2

Why Join the JEM Team Boot Camp?

✅ Learn by Competing – Work in teams to develop business solutions for real-world challenges.
✅ Gain Financial & Business Skills – Master financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving.
✅ Use Real Community Data – Apply The Stakeholder’s Dilemma Canvas Model to local issues.
✅ Network & Showcase Your Talent – Present your work at nationally recognized STEAM Career Fairs.
✅ Earn Skillcoin Rewards & Digital Credentials – Track achievements and enhance your career portfolio.