OA business students get insight into entrepreneurism

School also received a grant

(OLDENBURG, Ind.) -- The entrepreneurial spirit was alive and well at Oldenburg

Academy when Don Wetterick and Kevin Schamel, representatives from the STARTed

Up Foundation, visited the school’s entrepreneurship class. The engaging session was

aimed at discussing the elements that are vital to success in the world of business.

Wetterick and Schamel shared their experiences and insights, emphasizing the

importance of having a problem-solving mindset and cultivating a genuine passion for

business. The interactive session provided invaluable guidance to OA’s budding

entrepreneurs.

The highlight of the visit was the discussion of the statewide Innovate WithIn business

pitch competition, an initiative spearheaded by the STARTed Up Foundation. This

competition is a remarkable opportunity for students to put their ideas into action and

potentially transform them into successful businesses. 

The competition is set to kick off in February, where students across the state, including many from Oldenburg Academy, will submit three-minute video pitches for their unique business concepts.  If students advance to the final round, they will participate in a rigorous business startup boot camp, transforming their ideas into reality, and attend an all-expenses paid trip to Washington DC, where they can network with and learn from national business leaders.  Oldenburg Academy students are working hard this semester to craft innovative business proposals.

Oldenburg Academy also received a $250 grant from Ripley County Community

Corporation for the school's entrepreneurship class. This grant was presented to

OA's Entrepreneurship class teacher Mr. Jason Walke.