During the FLEX competition, students are invited into professional environments and exposed to the stories of relatable entrepreneurs, creating an "on-ramp" for their own entrepreneurial path.
Community partnerships can start and grow through FLEX as businesses are invited into the education system and the community rallies around student entrepreneurs.
4 jobs available for every one person
Increased demand for mechanics, construction workers, technicians, etc.
40% of students graduate with no work experience
Rural areas continue to lose their best and brightest students to metro areas