Pine Bluff, AR — High school and junior high school students have the chance to pitch their business ideas for a “Shark Tank” event hosted by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences. The contest will take place at Henderson-Young Hall Auditorium on the UAPB campus Thursday, December 5, at 10 a.m. The grand prize of $100 will be announced at the end of the event.
“We are very excited to see what inventive business ideas our youth will come up with,” Dr. Kimberly R. Haynie, assistant professor said. “Student entrepreneurs will have the chance to present their ideas and explain their business models to a panel of ‘sharks.’ This will be a fun and exciting educational experience, which is sure to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.”
Both in-state and out-of-state high school or junior high school students can apply. However, participants must be present at the event on December 5 to pitch their idea.
The registration deadline is December 2. Upon registration, students will receive an email with guidelines and best practices for making their business pitches. To register, students must fill out the form available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/VG8WVFM.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
