Rock Hill High School student, Tommy Brown has been recognized as the 2009 YEScarolina Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Tommy was invited to attend the YesCarolina Advanced Entrepreneurship Program at the College of Charleston where he was the recipient of a $500 award for the winning business plan entry. In addition, Tommy was selected to attend the NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge to be held in New York City. We are so proud of you, Tommy!

Tommy's teacher, Jennifer Molnar is one of  YEScarolina’s  Entrepreneurial Teachers of the Year for 2009.

Entrepreneurial Students of the Year

It is that time of year again!! I have attached a copy of the application for the YEScarolina Entrepreneurial Students of the Year award. YEScarolina will choose the top 10 young entrepreneurs from the state. The selected students will attend the YEScarolina Advanced Biz Camp at the College of Charleston. These special students will be treated to a fun filled week of Advanced Biz Camp and will be guests of honor at the YEScarolina Awards Ceremony.  The top 10 entrepreneurship teachers will be chosen from SC as well.

 Session Dates: July 8-15, 2010

2010 Advanced Biz Camp For Kids Application: coming soon!!!

For more information, contact Jenny Whittle.

2009 YEScarolina Top Young Entrepreneurs

Kim Anderson, Crestwood High School

Tommy Brown, Rock Hill High School

John Jenkins, Crestwood High School

Dina Kovalishin, Crescent High School

Danielle Lenti, Rock Hill High School

Luarne Nelson, Fort Dorchester High School

Jonelle Patterson, Rock Hill High School

Erica Tamayo, Strom Thurmond High School

Lakesha Thompson, CE Murray High School

Lilly Torres, Strom Thurmond High School

Nick van der Toorn, Walhalla High School

Shane Whitehead, Center for Accelerated Preparation

2008 YEScarolina Top Young Entrepreneurs

Abrianna Adams  Midlands Math and Business Academy

Damian Brown  City of Charleston Recreation Center

Sharome Coleman  Midlands Math and Business Academy

Garrett Dorn  Strom Thurmond Career Center

Detria Graham  FMU Biz Camp

Reginald Johnson  Fort Dorchester High School

Domonique Mayse  Beaufort High School

Reginald McGee  Crestwood High School

Amanda Rogers  Summerville High School

Alexandria Ross  Crestwood High School

2007 YEScarolina Top Young Entrepreneurs

Kyle Aucoin  Lakewood High School

Whitney Brown  Strom Thurmond Career Center

John Davey, Jr.  James Island Charter High School

Jessica Davis  Bishop England High School

Marion Davis  Lakewood High School

Essence Eaddy  Marion High School

Adam Lawrence  Walhalla High School

Marielle McLaurin  Home School

Josh Moore  Walhalla High School

Mary Kate Spillane  Fort Dorchester High School

Mickey JJ Suber  Newberry High School

Meeshon Thompson  Walhalla High School

Andrea Villegas  Crescent High School