Project ECHO High School Students regarding the program…
“I enjoyed working on a business plan and getting an overall feel for business in general.”
“…I had the opportunity to gain a real-world understanding of business …and I gained entrepreneurial skills as well.”
“It was an opportunity of a lifetime and made me interested in continuing as a business owner.”
“I liked every aspect of the process, but working with my team has helped me develop tools that cannot be learned from reading a textbook or writing a plan.
Project ECHO High School Students regarding the mentors…
“They were very supportive and amazing. They helped us tons with the business description and to calm our nerves down at the presentation. They were outstanding and extremely helpful.”
“Our mentor was engaging and made me think…”
“…they became unforgettable friends. J”
Project ECHO Mentors regarding the program/students…
“Seeing the kids present was a mind-blowing experience, especially given that it is something they are passionate and have built from the ground up.”
“I liked being able to make an impact on the student’s lives–I felt I was able to give them skills and teach them to do things they will use for the rest of their lives.”
“I enjoy working with students and helping them with new concepts that they are not familiar with or taught in regular school.”
Project ECHO Teachers regarding the program…
“Real world experience and the chance to compete”
“The competition make[s] the students rise to new levels…mentors give professional feedback from someone more youthful, not a parent or teacher”
…and with respect to other programs…
“ECHO is strictly a business plan competition for real viable businesses, unlike VE with a virtual economy and SAGE with social and other concerns weighing heavier. This is a fantastic addition and very worthwhile. You are great!”
