The City of Brighton’s Growing Grads program will host two half-day bootcamps for the Young Entrepreneurs Program on Wednesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 27 at Brighton City Hall (500 S. 4th Avenue). The Young Entrepreneurs Program teaches important skills necessary to start and operate a business, including ideation, communication, expenses, etc.  

Individuals ages 19 and under are eligible to apply for the program. Space is limited. Ages 12 and under will participate from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day, while 13 & over will participate from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Orientation for all ages will be held Tuesday, June 25 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.  

Participants that complete the program will be eligible to sell goods at the Brighton City BBQ on July 18. 

“It is tremendously rewarding to watch Brighton’s youth develop valuable business skills and build self-confidence through this program,” said Tawnya Russell, Manager of Youth Services. “Our bootcamp continues to adapt to a format that works best for all participants, and we expect 2024 to be our best session yet.” 

To apply for the program, click here. The deadline for applications is Friday, June 14. If you have questions, please contact Tawnya Russell, Manager of Youth Services, at 303-655-2123 or trussell@brightonco.gov.