Delaware’s largest city proposes program for teen entrepreneurs
The pilot program is targeted at teens between 14 and 17 years of age.
Wilmington, DE Mayor John Carney is hoping to increase career-readiness in local children through several pathway initiatives offered in his newly proposed budget, including a new business development pilot program.
If approved by the Wilmington City Council, the youth entrepreneurship and business development program would be run by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department and supported by local businesses and entrepreneurs. For six to eight weeks, teenagers would attend a weekly workshop or class on topics like branding, business plan development, financial literacy, e-commerce, and product development.
Those courses would culminate in a business showcase-style event.
The pilot program is targeted at teens between 14 and 17 years of age, and the class size has yet to be determined. Instructors would ideally include local entrepreneurs and business professionals who would volunteer their time, though Deputy Chief of Staff Daniel Walker said that the mayor would like to see corporate sponsors help cover costs for materials and other staff as needed.
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