Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE)

Welcome Ev Lear to the GSE team! Ev joined us this month as a Program Coordinator. She graduated from NKU with degrees in Accounting AND Entrepreneurship! After nearly 10 years in the accounting world, she is thrilled to dive back into supporting Kentucky’s amazing entrepreneurs. Ev shared, "Seeing the incredible impact of the Summer Startup program as a Team Leader at GSE 2024, I can’t wait to keep learning from the next generation of entrepreneurial rockstars!" Please help us welcome her by dropping a comment below.

Become a team member! It’s that time of year again when we look forward to adding a diverse group of passionate people to our Summer Startup program. Team members will have the opportunity to network, listen to guest speakers, and observe program material. Visit our website to apply for the available positions.

FFA and GSE are both passionate about establishing lifelong entrepreneurial skills in high school students and have the history to prove it! Here is what Anna Chaliff, FFA member and Summer Startup 2024 graduate, had to say about the Summer Startup program: "It was amazing! I loved the people, the structure, and the pace. I feel better prepared to do anything I want in the business world." The GSE Summer Startup application is now open. You can apply by visiting our website kentuckygse.com. KENTUCKY FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FOUNDATION INC

Reminder! If you need to update your business information with us or add your business to the brochure, please follow the link in our bio to our new form. We feature businesses from the brochure year-round!

Happy National Entrepreneur’s Day! We appreciate our Es and hope you have an amazing day reflecting on your strength, innovation, and courage! Tag an entrepreneur and tell us one thing you admire about their resiliency, work ethic, or vision.

Apply now! Kentucky 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students interested in entrepreneurship are invited to take advantage of this no-cost program. Summer Startup offers the chance to gain valuable business and everyday knowledge while making meaningful connections. Head to our website kentuckygse.com to start your application today. Check out our summer posts for photos from the 2024 Summer Startup experience!

Looking for another way to experience Summer Startup? How about joining our team in 2025? Every year, we hire a diverse and enthusiastic team for the opportunity to learn from the program as staff members while helping our future Es succeed on their three-week entrepreneurial adventure. Check out the available positions on our website.

We are thrilled to have our student ambassadors spreading the word about the Summer Startup application and experience for 2025! If you are an E and interested in giving a presentation at your school or community event about your time at GSE, email us at [email protected].

Register for an upcoming virtual info session to learn more about the Summer Startup application process, opportunities, and benefits!

Apply now - the Summer Startup application is open! Kentucky 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students passionate about entrepreneurship are invited to take advantage of this no-cost program. This experience offers the chance to gain valuable knowledge in business and everyday life while also opening opportunities for college scholarships. Check out our posts from the summer to see photos from the 2024 Summer Startup experience!