ARC will issue a press release about the open application at 11:00 a.m. on Monday,October 21, 2024 and promote on social media shortly after. Below we’ve provided key messages, press release and newsletter templates, social media posts, flyers and graphics to make application promotion as easy as possible. You can view an embargoed copy of ARC’s press release here.
AEA will provide an experiential learning opportunity for 26 high school students interested in entrepreneurship and business development. AEA is hosted by Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina between July 5-18, 2025.
As ARC’s partners, we need your help to find program applicants!
Please kindly hold any promotion until ARC makes our announcement.
If you have any questions, please contact ARC’s Communications Director Janiene Bohannon.
Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy
The Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy is an experiential learning opportunity for Appalachian high school students, designed to cultivate creativity and develop essential skills for entrepreneurship.
Participating students develop their business ideas to address challenges and strengthen communities across Appalachia, concluding with a pitch presentation to an audience of entrepreneurs.
In partnership with Appalachian State University, EntreED and STEM West, the program prepares the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and thinkers by fostering innovative ideas that will benefit Appalachian economies and communities.
Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge
The Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge is a residential, hands-on learning experience that has pioneered access to STEM-related research opportunities for Appalachia’s middle and high school students and teachers for 30+ years.
High school participants work with award-winning scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Both high school and middle school students conduct guided group science, math, and computer science technology research projects, while high school teachers work with science practitioners to develop STEM-related curriculum.
The program provides students – many of whom come from economically distressed counties – with valuable exposure to applied STEM education, concluding with a graduation ceremony where participants showcase their work.
ARC’s press release will go live at 11:00 a.m. on Monday,October 21, 2024.
Please use and adapt this press release template to share the news about the opening of applications.
Feel free to print out these flyers and share them with schools in your area! Per the Academies & Institutes team, this is one of the very best methods for recruiting applicants.
On Monday, October 21, at 11:00 a.m. ET ARC will post a link to our press release on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Please feel free to share that post using the templates below.
Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram Appalachian Regional Commission just opened applications for two free summer programs for #Appalachian students!
The Appalachian STEM Academy seeks middle and high school students and high school teachers. The Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy seeks high school students. Apply by 12/6/24!
X (Twitter) Applications have opened for 2 free @ARCgov summer programs for #Appalachian students!
The Appalachian STEM Academy seeks middle + high school students & high school teachers. The Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy seeks high school students. Apply by 12/6/24!
Ongoing Promotion
After the announcement on October 21, 2024, please join ARC in promoting application opportunities until the deadline on December 6, 2024.
Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram Entrepreneurs are key to Appalachia’s economy! Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy is a FREE summer learning program designed to foster an innovative spirit in the region’s high school students. Apply by December 6 to join a cohort of young, creative Appalachians at www.arc.gov/AEA.
X (Twitter) Are you into innovation? Excited for entrepreneurship? Apply for @ARCgov‘s Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy at @appstate! This free summer program helps high school students build business skills & cultivate ideas! Apply by December 6 at www.arc.gov/AEA.
Appalachian STEM Academy Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram The Appalachian STEM Academy is Appalachian Regional Commission‘s free, immersive learning opportunity for Appalachian students and teachers! Participants stay at Oak Ridge Associated Universities and work alongside award-winning scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory! Apply by December 6 at www.arc.gov/STEM.
X (Twitter) The Appalachian STEM Academy is @ARCgov‘s free, immersive learning opportunity for Appalachian students & teachers! Participants stay at @orau and work alongside award-winning scientists from @ORNL! Apply by December 6 at www.arc.gov/STEM.
ARC will announce the AEA and STEM Academy applications in our weekly newsletter, In the Region, on Thursday, October 24, 2024. If you do not already receive In the Region, please sign up today!
