GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute Launches Young Entrepreneurs Club & Kid-Preneur Leadership Academy Pop-Up Market

Boynton Beach, FL, May 10, 2025 –The GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute (GBDCEI) is proud to announce two revamped programs Young Entrepreneurs Club &Pop-Up Market and the Kid-Preneur Leadership Academy both dynamic programs are designed to showcase and empower the next generation of innovators and leaders. The programs are open to Young Entrepreneurs Club (ages 16-19) and the Kid-Preneur Leadership Academy (ages 9-15), providing a unique curated immersive learning opportunities in life skills, financial literacy, leadership and community engagement.

Both programs embody GBDCEI’s mission to foster economic independence, break cycles of poverty, and cultivate future leaders. Through experiential learning activities such as business plan development, mentorship, and immersive initiatives like the Young Entrepreneurs Pop-Up Market and Kidz-Town (a simulated city run by youth), participants gain invaluable skills that prepare them for sustainable careers, particularly in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) fields.

“Immersive curated summer programs ignite curiosity, nurture creativity, and empower students to discover their potential beyond the classroom, turning summer into a season of transformation,” said Annette Gray Founder of GBDCEI.

Kid-Preneur Leadership Academy (Ages 9-15):
Designed for middle school students, and equips participants with essential skills in critical reading, mathematics, communication, emotional intelligence, life skills and introduction to entrepreneurship and a variety of career paths. By fostering confidence, leadership, and resilience, the program aims to prevent learning slides and ensure a seamless transition to high school and career-oriented field trips:

Session 1: Kid-preneur Leadership Academy June 16th – June 27th M-F 8 AM- 5:30PM
Session 2: Kid-preneur Leadership Academy July 14th – July 25th M- F 8 AM-5:30 PM