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Arrupe student, grads finalists in BizFest
Arrupe Jesuit High School students Brianna Apodaca, Jose Madrid and Jackie Meraz were named finalists in BizFest, an innovative entrepreneurship program that teaches Hispanic high school juniors and seniors to turn hobbies into profitable business ventures.
The BizFest curriculum focuses on leadership development and entrepreneurship training. As part of this training, the students developed a viable business idea and business plan that was presented to a panel of judges.
Apodaca is a senior at Arrupe. Her business plan involved the creation of a workforce development company that would teach improved customer service skills to employees in the hospitality industry.
Arrupe graduate Madrid just started his freshman year at Georgetown University. His business, Energized!, is an eco-friendly gym that recycles green energy and provides educational opportunities to low income children through mentorship programs, after school tutoring, and free access to gym facilities.
Arrupe graduate Meraz is currently a freshman at Regis University. Her business is a nonprofit organization designed to help victims of domestic violence develop workforce skills through a work-study program.
The Denver students competed against other regional finalists for college scholarships during the U.S Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Convention and business Expo Sept. 24 and 25 in Dallas. BizFest is sponsored by Sam’s Club and the USHCC.
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