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"My business has already benefited from working with Appalachian students in the Entrepreneurship Practicum course. We're using the creative and insightful marketing ideas and plans created during the course to help launch IJustWantToSleep to the next level.'"

Janet Bennett
President
IJustWantToSleep.com

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Dale Tweedy Mentoring Program

The program will provide one-on-one partnerships between successful business people and students to broaden students opportunities for entrepreneurial success. Mentors will interact with the brightest and most motivated future entrepreneurs on campus, and serve as role models regarding college, career and life choices, while focusing on student development and attitudinal needs for today's workplace.

The Center for Entrepreneurship will recruit the students and mentors, match them based on common interests, and provide opportunities throughout the school year for participants to interact.

Only 10 students will be selected to participate in our second year of the program. To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in ANY full-time undergraduate or graduate program at ASU with a recommended minimum 3.0 GPA and with plans to graduate no earlier than Spring 2010. Preference will be given to students at the junior level and above, but sophomores with exceptional qualities and motivation may apply.

To apply:
• Submit a current resume
• Letter of recommendation from a faculty member
• 2-3 page essay describing your business interest and why they would like to participate
• Photograph

Applications will be accepted via email, mail or in person. Email to Julia Rowland, rowlandja@appstate.edu / Center for Entrepreneurship, Raley Hall, Room 1016 / ASU Box 32089, Boone, NC 28608. Applications are due March 27, 2009.

Here are a few testimonials from this year's students: "this was one of the top two most beneficial programs of my entire college career." "The mentors provided us with the tools to move forward with our business ideas and we now have someone to go to in the future if we need more help.” "This program gave me an outlet to practice how to network, socialize, and speak to professionals, making me more secure in my interactions."

Click here for more information, or contact Julia Rowland, 828-262-8325 / rowlandja@appstate.edu or stop by ASU's Center for Entrepreneurship, Raley 1016.

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