The Ultimate Business Building Experience for Young Black Men!
With the Global Pandemic Looming, Live Camp Closures and civil unrest, our Young Black Men are at Risk and I decided to do something about it...
Young Black Men in Biz
Birthed out of a desire to serve and to inspire the next generation of young black entrepreneurs, Execute Your Passion & The Achieve Your Dreams Foundation are pleased to announce the inaugural virtual summer camp cohorts of Young Black Men in Biz (YBMIB).
Over the course of one intense and interactive week these young black men ages 12- 18 will learn business fundamentals, create a concept, launch and even potentially fund their business idea!
From Expert advice from industry leading entrepreneurs to leadership, communication skills and customer service training these young men will learn the essentials to build a sustainable business enterprise even during unprecedented times.
Program Basics
Who: Young Black Men Ages 12-18 years old
Dates:
Cohort 1: June 29- July 3
Cohort 2: July 6 - July 10
Cohort 3: July 13 - July 17
Cohort 4: July 20- July 24
How: 3 hr Daily Live Sessions, Students will create their business, learn the fundamentals & even pitch their business in front of real investors .
Investment: Only $197
(all inclusive price)
Program Components
Interactive Live Instruction
(5 Daily 3-hr Lessons) covering concepts like: People, Product, Profit, Promotion, Pitching and More...
Small class size to provide excellent support
Online Learning Platform packed with resources
Live Business Coaching & Mentorship
End of Week Pitch Competition
Meet Lead Instructor Chris Cooper
Seen on ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX, TWO TIME #1 Best-Selling Author, Lifestyle & Procrastination Expert Chris Cooper is one of the most dynamic, engaging and accomplished speakers, trainers and coaches in America. With three academic degrees from Morehouse College, The Georgia Institute of Technology & New York University, numerous professional certifications, book smarts and street smarts this young man of vision, passion and charisma has done it all! From being the youngest Senior Manager ever with a major Fortune 100 Company to starting three businesses, to running with the bulls in Spain and even Walking on Fire, Chris’ life has indeed been and continues to be an exciting adventure.
Chris is the President/CEO of Execute Your Passion, LLC- an Atlanta based professional services firm specializing in motivational seminars, and leadership and professional development training and services. The firm offers innovative ways to assist in the complete development of individuals and organizations through innovative coaching practices and techniques, best in class training solutions, and subject matter expertise focused speaking services.
Chris has a wealth of knowledge from two decades of experience working and consulting for over 75 Fortune 500 Companies and serving hundreds of organizations with a list of clientele spanning 5 continents. In addition, Chris is a former Tony Robbins Elite Peak Performance & Business Results Coach and served for 4 yrs. as an Adjunct & Corporate Instructor with Emory University's Center for Lifelong Learning teaching Professional Development and Communications Courses to adult learners of all ages serving in various capacities from entry level, to Senior Management to the C-Suite.
Chris’ accolades include but are not limited to: being named Outstanding Atlanta, LEAD Atlanta, Georgia Young Game Changers, New Leaders Council (NLC), Who’s Who in Black Atlanta (10x), being featured in The IMPRINT Magazine as “Young & Relentless”, being featured in Dunia International Magazine, being featured on the UNCF Empower ME Tour, The AT&T 28 Days Movers & Shakers Campaign, being named one of Power 30 under 30, and being named one of GXL Magazine’s Most Influential People.
Chris is an amazing father, coach, speaker, trainer, instructor, motivator, author and entrepreneur. He is committed to his lifelong aspiration of investing and assisting in the development of people who he believes are the world's hidden treasures. He is spiritual, fun, energetic and engaging. His mission is simple: To Ignite the Fire Inside!!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Limited Capacity
Program Participation is limited to ensure an incredible experience for our campers so registration is strictly on a first come, first served basis- We will do everything we can to accommodate everyone but we need your cooperation so please lock in your spots ASAP. Please select your preferred Cohort & Week below:
