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Updated · 69News WFMZ-TV · Apr 26
Christine Kreisher connects Berks County teens to entrepreneurship through summer program
Updated
Updated · 69News WFMZ-TV · Apr 26

Christine Kreisher connects Berks County teens to entrepreneurship through summer program

3 articles · Updated · 69News WFMZ-TV · Apr 26
  • Kreisher, 55, leads the Emerging Entrepreneurs Leadership Academy (EELA), a six-week educational initiative for high school students in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
  • The program provides real-world business experiences, mentorship, and opportunities, helping students build confidence and present business ideas to local investors.
  • Kreisher, also a longtime local business owner and leadership coach, credits her personal resilience and family support for inspiring her to invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs.
How does youth entrepreneurship training address rising community needs amid county budget cuts?
Beyond startups, how does an entrepreneurial mindset prepare teens for any future career?
How can youth entrepreneurship programs help solve Pennsylvania's rural healthcare crisis?
How does the program support teens who lack family business role models at home?
What does long-term success look like for the 93 alumni of this leadership program?
How will this Berks County youth program adapt for new regions like Lancaster?