Palmetto Artisan Program garners national attention
Large City — First Place Award Charleston (SC) — The Palmetto Artisan Program is an entrepreneurial skill program that was created to help local youth who were selling roses fashioned from palmetto tree fronds become legitimate business vendors. The program was created as an answer to the growing concerns about local youth referred to as "Rose Kids," who developed a negative reputation for exhibiting aggressive behavior, littering, blocking sidewalks and removing two palmetto fronds from private property. Business owners, residents and visitors to Charleston complained about the children and the challenges that they posed. The city decided that rather than prohibit the children's business venture that they would promote their creativity, encourage their entrepreneurial spirit and provide an opportunity for the children to sell their wares while serving as a complementary activity to the city's tourism market. The program includes a week long after school program called BIZ Camp. The camp is taught by YesCarolina.
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Jimmy Bailey's radio interview with Walter Edgar on NPR
NTFE Teacher of the Year: Paul Smith, NFTE Young Entrepreneur of the Year:Kimberly Anderson YEScarolina CEO and Founder Jimmy Bailey, at the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship's Gala on
April 16, 2009 in New York City.
President Obama recognizes the need for entrepreneurship education....
I am calling on our nation’s Governors and state education chiefs to
develop standards and assessments that don’t simply measure whether
students can fill in a bubble on a test, but whether they possess 21st
century skills like problem-solving and critical thinking,
entrepreneurship and creativity.”
- President Obama Education Speech March, 2009
Coastal Community Foundation recognizes Jimmy Bailey..... ......"After the Haven Committee reviewed the stellar application put forward to nominate Jimmy Bailey for the Selfless Community Giving Award, they felt so moved to recognize him in some way. Our new blog has provided that opportunity and outlet. Please click on the link below to read more about how Mr. Bailey is highlighted as an integral member of our nonprofit community"