Impact
About Us
Plugged In Foundation is Founded by Detroit Michigan based Entrepreneur Will Willingham II and is Co Founded by Brandon Lee. The mission of the Foundation is to educate, inspire and provide various resources to future entrepreneurs
What We Do
The Plug yourself Youth Entrepreneurship Program is a 12 step curriculum designed to educate students on not only the concept of business, but also what it takes to build and run a successful company.
Though this initiative we have managed to create great relationships and partnerships with institutions such as Wayne State University and Tech Town, where we have agreed to provide Youth Business Expos, workshops, and activations throughout the year.
These workshops which are titled “Plug into your Future youth entrepreneurship workshops are designed so students have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions and hear from experts in various industries such as A.I, Food and Beverage, Financial literacy, Real estate, manufacturing Business Law, Retail and E Commerce just to name a few.
Two Dynamic Ways to Plug In:
2- Day Business Bootcamp
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Weekend or after-school intensive
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8 hours total
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Entrepreneurial mindset crash course
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Branding, pitching, idea-building
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Live mentor sessions
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Student pitch showcase
12-Week Curriculum Series
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Weekly sessions (in-school or after-school)
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Real-world skill-building (networking, budgeting, customer discovery)
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Capstone project and final business pitch.
12 Weeks. Life Long Skills:
Week 1 - 3
Foundation & Mindset
Explore how business works, identify and solve every day problems, form an entrepreneur mindset.
Week 4 - 7
Strategy & Planning
Shaping business ideas - identifying an audience, financial planning, and learning how to stand out.
Week 8 - 10
Brand & Pitch
Shape your story, design your brand, and build the confidence to pitch it to others.
Week 11 - 12
Finalize the business plan and pitch live to a panel of judges, mentors, and peers at the Plug Yourself Showcase.
Final Showcase
"Entrepreneurship gave me a voice. Now I'm using it to make change in my community" - 14 year old program participant.
Why It Matters:
42%
of students say they've never been taught how to start a business.
Youth who complete the Plug YOURSELF Program show a 85% increase in leadership confidence.