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JULY 2024 NEWSLETTER Equitus AI: A Hub for Innovation Podcast Launch NGT 360 is proud to announce the launch of our NEW teen entrepreneur podcast. Our first episode will discuss the benefits of NGT and feature interviews with the 2023-24 winners New2Fit (1st Place) and ShelfSense (3rd Place) about their experiences with the program. Stay tuned for more updates on our podcast! How Far Has NGT Come? On June 10th, some of our interns held a meeting at Equitus AI, in Clearwater, FL. We want to extend our gratitude to Equitus for allowing Connect-IT to host this meeting! The interns brainstormed ideas for the upcoming season and the Fall Innovate 360 Bootcamp. How Teen Entrepreneurs Are Shaping Their Future Teenagers are gaining valuable skills This upcoming 2024-2025 season marks in problem-solving, communication, NGT’s 10th year. Over the past 9 years, and financial literacy through NGT360 has awarded over $131,000 in entrepreneurship programs. A study grant prizes to winning teams. by the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship found that Additionally, NGT360 has impacted over 87% of high school students who 1,200 students across the Tampa Bay area, participated in these programs went helping young entrepreneurs bring their on to higher education. ideas to life! The skills these students learn through this program provide a unique Research from Junior Achievement opportunity that carries into their adult revealed that 20% of student lives. entrepreneurs started a business before turning 18, with 60% still Interested in Joining? running their businesses after five years. Sign up today to learn about our upcoming NGT360 season starting in These early experiences build December and our Fall Innovate 360 confidence and independence, giving Programs kicking off in September! teens an advantage in college admissions and job opportunities. connectit360.org | info@connectit360.org | (727) 742-7332
