LOCATION
621 E. Main St
Koury Hospitality Center
Jamestown, NC 27282
129
Presenters
CONTACT INFORMATION
McKenzie PenningerCoordinator, Recruitment, Career Technical Program
Student Recruitment
summercamp@gtcc.eduMoney Making Mindset
Description
Program Cost: $75
Join our dynamic 5-day entrepreneurship camp where young innovators turn creative ideas into business proposals!
Daily Focus
- Day 1: Problem-solving and design thinking - identify real-world problems and develop innovative business solutions
- Day 2: Business planning and finances - create a one-page business plan and explore funding options
- Day 3: Brand development - design your brand identity with name, logo, and tagline while learning digital marketing basics
- Day 4: Presentation skills - build confidence in pitching your business idea and prepare for the competition
- Day 5: Pitch competition - showcase your business concept and celebrate your entrepreneurial journey
What You'll Gain
- Problem-solving and creative thinking skills
- Understanding of business fundamentals
- Basic financial literacy
- Marketing and branding knowledge
- Public speaking confidence
Please come prepared with a business concept in mind and bring paper and pencil each day.
For students with food allergies, we recommend that they bring their own lunch as we cannot guarantee that we can accommodate all allergies.
Questions & Answers
The registration fee must be paid upon registration via credit/debit card.
Supplies vary by course but are mostly provided. Any special requests (i.e. headphones) will be communicated by email two weeks before the start of Summer Camp. Please note, some courses do have dress code requirements that will be communicated a few weeks before Summer Camp (please see below). All other materials are provided by GTCC.
Yes! But please be aware that some programs are offered both weeks with the same content. We recommend choosing a different program each week. Please register separately for each week.
Yes! Lunch is provided from 12-12:45 p.m. each day. If students have allergies, we recommend they bring their own lunches. Snacks and beverages can be purchased from vending machines on campus.
Yes, depending on the course. For example: students enrolled in welding must wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Dress code requirements will be communicated via email 2 weeks before class starts. You can also review the course descriptions for specifics for each class.
If a parent or guardian has signed off on the registration form, students may drive themselves. However, all students should sign in each day with their instructors.
Refunds will be offered up to two weeks in advance of the start date of Summer Camp. Please email summercamp@gtcc.edu for a refund. Please allow up to four to six weeks to receive your refund.
Please reach out to summercamp@gtcc.edu
