Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

GRASP is an academic workbook correspondence program designed for students to review and maintain skills that were learned during the school year. Students complete nine lessons in math, reading or both over the summer. Students will receive their scores back via email. New online option for students in Grades 4-8 only. If paper isn’t your thing, try the new online version! All materials are online only. Using the online option gives you the opportunity for immediate scoring and feedback. Instead of a book and paper copies, you will receive an email from GRASP on or before June 5th with website and login instructions. Please select online version during the registration process. All online lessons must be completed by August 8th. Please register your student for the grade they completed during the 2024/2025 school year. Registration deadline for this program is May 17th.

BUSINESS BOOTCAMP Ever dreamt of turning your passion project into an actual business? How cool would it be to start your own venture while still in middle school? Dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship with our 8-week boot camp exclusively designed for middle school students! Course Breakdown: Introduction to Entrepreneurship. Resources Essential for Young Entrepreneurs. Laying the Foundation of Your Business. Perfecting Your Business Concept. Exploring Ownership Models. Documenting Your Entrepreneurial Journey. Funding 101 & Product Development. Sales, Marketing, and Gen-Z Branding. Establishing Your First Workspace. Launching Your Start-Up. Overcoming Business Challenges. Leadership in Entrepreneurship. Recap, Future Steps, and Pitch Preparation. What Students will Learn: Discover your entrepreneurial spirit and evaluate if the startup life is for you. Brainstorm and refine your unique business or product idea. Pinpoint your target audience and learn how to cater to them. Craft an irresistible value proposition. Dive into business ownership types ideal for young entrepreneurs. Understand the basics of franchising and taking over existing businesses. Design your business blueprint with essential planning documents. Grasp financial planning basics and learn about early-stage funding. Forge a product launch strategy, inclusive of marketing and sales techniques. Safeguard your innovative ideas and intellectual property. Master the Gen-Z branding art. Set your business in motion. Embrace the leadership qualities every young, thriving entrepreneur needs. Connect with resources and networks tailored for young business enthusiasts.