WHAT
The 10 for 10 Young Entrepreneur Program's objective, which will be championed by everyday community 'Leaders', is to "improve personal leadership", "get out of our comfort zones" and "give back to the community" by pledging a physical and collaborational effort designed to assist 10 young entrepreneurs strive to attain their business dreams.

WHO
The Program consists of three sets of participants, Leaders, Supporters and Students.

'Leaders' are all participants who have pledged a physical and/or supportive effort to work toward a common goal of positive change within our community. The Leaders' role is to commit to complete the Army 10 Miler race held in Washington DC, October 4th, 2009 and enlist at least 10 Supporters as their own support group.

The 'Students' are the 10 selected young Entrepreneurs with big dreams to participate in the intensive learning program held Fall 2009. The students will be selected through an essay process beginning this Spring.

The Supporters will act as a personal support group to their Leader. They pledge to encourage and inspire their Leader to persist and will contribute at least $25 toward the cause. All proceeds go directly to the expenses associated with the Bootcamp.

WHEN
The Army 10 Miler is held in Washington, DC on October 4th, 2009 with training schedules leading up to the event. The Bootcamp is to be held in the Fall 2009 (actual dates TBD).

WHY
As a lifetime entrepreneur with little formal entrepreneurial education, it has always been a challenge to learn how to maintain a successful business. Plenty of resources are available through various public and private sources but guidance regarding if, when and how to utilize these resources isn't. The knowledge and experience amassed by our committed entrepreneurs will act as a 'boost' for 10 deserving Students and is at the heart of the Bootcamp program. It is our strategy to leverage the efforts of our Leaders and Supporters to equip a select group of young adults with critical business skills necessary to become tomorrows' Leaders.

HOW
Over the next 7 months Leaders will train to participate and complete the race challenge while bringing attention to our cause. Our Leaders will also enlist the efforts of their Supporters both to encourage in training and to ensure the success of the overall program.