What is FELC?
Established in 1995 as a way to teach young people essential free enterprise principles, the Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge (FELC) now counts over 6,000 young people as graduates of the program. FELC is a five-day summer program for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Shortened sessions and lessons have been conducted nationally and internationally for high school and college students at conferences, schools and other summer camps.
When and where does FELC take place?
Each June and July, hundreds of high school students from around the country gather to take part in FELC. The summer program is always conducted at colleges and universities. Students reside in supervised dorms during the week and eat in university facilities.
What do students learn?
Rather than relying on traditional lecture methods, FELC offers a unique opportunity to experience business through fun activities that have practical application! The core activity of the week is a company competition. Students form start-ups and are responsible for getting their companies running and turning a true profit. Just like any new company, students must work to write business plans, create commercials and keep accounting records. This fast-paced activity is supplemented with activities that help all future entrepreneurs. Debates, speech contests, and daily speakers round out the jam-packed week.
Who can attend FELC?
If you will be in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in fall 2012 you are eligible! Students should also have demonstrated a capacity for leadership, be interested in free enterprise and be ready for a challenge! No business experience is required, but a willingness to work hard is.
Why should a student choose FELC over other summer programs?
There are plenty of summer programs available for high school students, however, few of those programs offer such a fun, hands-on learning experience at such a great cost. The registration fee for accepted students is $100 and that covers all meals, activities and board for the week. Furthermore, high performing FELC participants have opportunities for scholarships and international travel.
How do students register?
Students can register in three simple steps:
1) Read information about the application process: http://felcexperience.org/summerprogram.html.
2) Enter your information through the online application.
3) Click submit!
You will be notified about the status of your application within three weeks. To request a paper application, please contact the FELC Coordinator at (704) 233-1776 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (704) 233-1776 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, ext. 8.
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