Become a FLEX Community

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WHAT IS

FLEX?

The Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurship Experience (FLEX) is an entrepreneurship program for high school students that engages them in the business world through experiences and mentorships. Students in FLEX create real businesses, provide real products and services, and make real money. Local business partners, along with community leaders and teachers help to make this program a success, investing in the program through teaching workshops and mentoring student entrepreneurs. Students compete in three rounds of competition until a local winner is selected. Local FLEX champs then move on to the state-wide competition.

Find FLEX Communities

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WHAT MAKES

FLEX DIFFERENT?

Students start REAL businesses that sell REAL products & services for REAL money.

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.

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FLEX

Stories

“The future of our economy rests in the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of young Georgians. Supporting FLEX is the perfect way for small business owners and community leaders to engage with students and to help strengthen your own economy and future.”
Chris ClarkPresident & CEO of Georgia Chamber of Commerce
“I am so thankful for FLEX and how it has impacted my life. It helped me realize what path I wanted to take after high school. If I didn’t do it, I don’t know where I’d be right now.”
MyKayla WhiteheadOwner of Brittinique be Unique and 2023 FLEX State Runner Up
“FLEX has undoubtedly been the best experience I could have had. I’ve spent months being pushed to think creatively and network with others to grow this business, but the best part is that this is just the beginning. $5,000 to help this vision of mine come to life, and I. Can’t. Wait. THANK YOU, FLEX!”
Chloe PaulkOwner of Cake it with Chloe and 2022 FLEX Champion
“FLEX has been a powerful experience for students to grow entrepreneurially, develop critical employability skills and learn about business from local business leaders, who served as mentors, investors, judges and workshop leaders. In Albany, FLEX ABY has sparked enthusiasm for business with our youth, fostered relationships and connections and provided a new level of relatability between the classroom and the business world. We’re encouraged about the long-term impact of FLEX on student and community success, and are proud to be a participating community.”
Bárbara Rivera HolmesPresident & CEO, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and Albany Area Chamber Foundation
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FLEX provides solutions to Georgia’s most critical workforce issues.

Participation

4 jobs available for every one person

Skilled Professionals Demand

Increased demand for mechanics, construction workers, technicians, etc.

Preparedness

40% of students graduate with no work experience

Talent Pipeline

Rural areas continue to lose their best and brightest students to metro areas

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Have questions? Want to become a FLEX Community?

Contact Us

Our

Partners

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