Entrepreneurial

WHY ENTREPRENEURIAL?
- Lead
- Create Your Own Opportunities
- Be the Boss
- Do What You Love
- Influence Others
- Enjoy Independence
- Work Your Own Schedule

ENTREPRENEURIAL ACADEMY DEAN
Mrs. Tami Stewart
tstewart@lexrich5.org
(803) 476-8700
ENTREPRENEURSHIP | THINK BIG. LEAD BOLDLY
Dream of starting a business—or leading the next big idea? Students gain real-world experience in finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and leadership through engaging activities and authentic business experiences. This pathway builds confidence, creativity, and the skills students need to succeed in college, business and beyond.
"Every great business, invention, and opportunity begins with an idea. In the Entrepreneurial Academy, students learn how to turn their ideas, interests, and talents into possibilities for the future. Here, you’ll have opportunities to develop business ideas, collaborate on real-world projects, connect with local entrepreneurs and business professionals, participate in competitions and leadership experiences, and explore career pathways while developing the skills you need for college, careers, and beyond. Along the way, you will build valuable skills in communication, collaboration, problem-solving, financial decision-making, and leadership—skills that can help you succeed in any college major or career. What sets our academy apart is the entrepreneurial mindset woven into every experience. Entrepreneurship is about more than starting a business; it is about recognizing possibilities, taking initiative, adapting to challenges, and having the confidence to bring an idea to life. In the Entrepreneurial Academy, you will find teachers, mentors, and classmates who encourage you to think boldly, take meaningful risks, and grow from every experience.
Your future begins with an idea. Choose the Entrepreneurial Academy—and discover where your ideas can take you."
Mrs. Stewart