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Depicts a very modern way to pursue the American dream,” said Sarah Barnett, executive vice president and general manager of Sundance Channel. “Ben Kaufman and the community of Quirky.com are using technology not only to revolutionize the product development process but also to create a platform that unleashes both our individual imaginations and collective power. Celebrating how creativity flourishes outside conventional avenues is something distinct to our programming.” The opening remarks at the conference will be presented by Wisconsin Superintendent of Education Tony Evers. Evers was elected to the post in 2009 with more than 57 percent of the popular vote. With more than three decades of public education experience, Evers will give a report about what the state’s educational system must do to prepare tomorrow’s workforce to meet employers’ needs. Evers’ remarks will be followed by a panel discussion about the challenges and the opportunities facing southeastern Wisconsin’s educational infrastructure. Panelists will include:

Gregory Thornton, Ph.D., superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools. Melanie Holmes, vice president of World of Work Solutions at Manpower Group and chair of the Milwaukee Area Technical College District Board. Paul Sweeney, founding partner at PS Capital Partners LLC in Milwaukee and chairman of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s Education Committee. Robert Rauh, principal of Milwaukee College Prep School. Renee Herzing, president of Herzing University.

The conference will provide business owners, top-level managers and human resource leaders with insights on how education and workforce development can be the catalysts for economic development in the region and throughout the state. In addition to the panel discussion, the conference will present several concurrent educational workshops for business executives.

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When Anthony Horn was six years old, he wasn’t playing with army men like other youngsters his age; he took apart a Power Mac GE computer.

“My inspiration for technology and being in a business came from Apple. I have always been a fan of Apple, but the way Steve Jobs [CEO of Apple] thinks simply inspires me. He knew what he was doing, with Apple, Pixar, and NExT,” Horn said.

Horn is going to be a junior at Coconino High School this fall and is looking forward to his educational opportunities there. He recently took his interest in technology beyond the high school classroom when he attended a week-long seminar for budding entrepreneurs coordinated by the and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET). The program is called Young Entrepreneurial Scholars, or YES.

“I wanted to participate in this program because I have a dream to change the world with technology. And if I were to just jump into it, error would come quickly. This program will help me understand what I need to do to create and manage a successful company,” he said.

During the week, nine high school students were provided with hands-on entrepreneurship training. “The Chamber has long focused on local youth and the potential impact they have on after graduation. It is important that students understand that we encourage their entrepreneurial thinking and that even the smallest ideas can blossom into . We want students to have the opportunity to put their ideas into practice,” Julie Pastrick officer of the said.

All it takes is one good idea with the right set of support and business success tools for someone to be their own boss and launch their own . We hope that this week gives our participants the chance to put their ideas into practice,” she continued.

Stephanie Hoyt, 16, also participated in the scholar’s week. She is going into her junior year at Northland Preparatory Academy. “I wanted to participate in the YES week program because of the experience. Entrepreneurship has always interested me. My parents started their own business and they both love what they do. I still do not know what I would like to do after I get out of school, so going to this camp will hopefully clarify if I want to go into entrepreneurship or not,” Hoyt said.

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