FOSTORIA,OH- The Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce and the Fostoria Learning Center area launching an entrepreneur program for youth. The Chamber and the Learning Center have successful run CO.STARTERS, which is a 10-week program for adults with a business idea or are running a small business and are seeking to grow since 2020. The youth entrepreneur program, CO.STARTERS Generator is designed for youth ages 11-17 who have a business idea or are seeking to turn a hobby into a money making venture.
CO.STARTERS Generator is a 12 week program and will begin March 7. The classes will be held at the Fostoria Learning Center on Mondays from 4-5:15 p.m. There is not cost to participate as the program is sponsored by The Fostoria United Way.
Applications for Generator will be accepted through March 1 and more information and application may be found at www.fostoriaohio.org/generator/
CO.STARTERS Generator will be facilitated by Renee Smith, President of Fostoria Economic Development Corporation and Sarah Stephens Krupp, Chamber/Small Business Director for the Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce. In addition to the facilitators 8 of the 10 weeks will feature guest speakers who are fellow entrepreneurs or experts in their field.
“We have seen great success with our CO.STARTERS program for adults and we are excited to extend the program to a younger audience. The Generator program is an opportunity for young people to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and experience the business startup process,” said Sarah Stephens Krupp.
For more information about Fostoria CO.STARTERS Generator visit the Fostoria Chamber website, www.fostoriaohio.org/generator/ or call 419-435-0846.