NICHE Jr. | Crooked Creek Northwest CDC

NICHE Jr. - Neighborhood Incubator for Creatives, Hustlers, and Entrepreneurs

Calling all Northwest/Westside youth!

Have you ever thought of starting your own business?

NICHE Jr. is here to teach you how.

Beginning on June 12 to July 28, we will host our NICHE Jr. program, designed to provide business education, support, and engagement for teens interested in starting their own businesses. We'll spend seven weeks learning the basic concepts of business administration, marketing, and sales. Graduates will have a chance to pitch their businesses and compete for grants.

Full and partial scholarships are available for those who qualify.

This program is both rigorous and fast-paced. We anticipate entrepreneurs dedicating a minimum of 45 hours per week to successfully complete the program. Space is limited. To be considered for scholarships, applicants must:

Have adequate transportation to and from 6851 Michigan Road, 46268.
Be a student or recent HS grad between the ages of 16 and 20
Priority will be given to students who reside in zip codes 46260, 46268, 46278, 46228, 46222, 46208, or 46254.
Commit to attending 75% of all sessions. Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Commit to completing 100% of assignments on time.

This is a competitive application process. Only 15 students will be accepted into the 2023 summer cohort.

Applications are due by May 15, 2023.

First Name

Last Name

Address

Phone

School

Please check all that apply:

I am a between the ages of 16 - 20.

I already have a business is registered with the State of Indiana.

I am a member of a racial or ethnic minority group.

I am current in school (HS, Vocational, College)

I have been involved in or have been a victim of a violent crime. (Answering "Yes" does not exclude you from participating.)

I/My family is from a Spanish speaking country.

I understand that I am required to attend 26 of 35 classes in order to continue andgraduate.

I understand that I must dedicate 45 hours per week to successfully complete this program.

Please describe your business idea and why you think it.

What makes your business idea innovative?

This cohort is designed to support startups or aspiring entrepreneurs in their pursuit to start, manage, and grow a business. Specifically, the program goals include developing a fully-written business plan and company brand. Please share why this program is a good fit for your business. What do you hope to gain from participating in this cohort?

Thank you for your interest. Your application will be saved for the Summer 2023 cohort. In the meantime, we encourage you to check our SCORE, SBA, and other support agencies.