Nonprofit Organization Management - Torrance, California, United States
Founded in 2010, AMBITION is a non-profit entrepreneurial program for disadvantaged youth that fosters innovation, solution-driven thinking, confidence and positive work ethic through collaborative hands-on participation, real-world business experience and powerful, consistent connections with successful business leaders, entrepreneurs and special guests.Teams of high school students are exposed to numerous aspects of running a business including strategic planning, project management, conflict resolution, time management, research, consumer demographics, branding, marketing and product development. The AMBITION students experience teamwork, respectful and healthy competition, interpersonal skills, self-discipline and compromise. Collaborative in-class work is supplemented by workshops with expert mentors and visits from high profile, inspirational guest speakers. Through the process, the students cultivate a strong work ethic and a consciousness of their surroundings.AMBITION is based out of Los Angeles, California. Since its inception, the program has gained high profile attention from coveted guests and mentors including Richard Branson, founder of THE VIRGIN GROUP, Aaron Walton, founder of WALTON ISAACSON, Carter Reum, founder of M13 COMPANY, Toni Ko, founder of NYX COSMETICS, Jane Wurwand, founder of DERMALOGICA and THE INTERNATIONAL DERMAL INSTITUTE, Steve Schimmel, a founding business team member and 13th employee at GOOGLE and President Bill Clinton.AMBITION invites companies that uphold its vision to partner as host companies and workshop sponsors. AMBITION is committed to encouraging businesses to serve as a training ground for today's youth and join our ultimate mission of an intrinsic connection between cause and commerce.Together with our mentors and partners, AMBITION is able to bring to life a much-needed resource for building better futures in our community.
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