School's in Session

Attention, students!

Bigger Than Sneakers
2643 Erie Ave.

www.biggerthansneakers.org

Bigger Than Sneakers Academy is in session!

BTS Academy is a FREE two week summer program that connects area youth to leaders in the fashion merchandising and footwear industries. These connections are enhanced with hands-on activities that foster their creativity and entrepreneurial aspirations.

Though the summer session is full, BTS works with youth in the community throughout the year.

This program also serves to create a cohort of upcoming 10th–12th grade students to promote youth empowerment and workforce development. BTS works with a number of community partners offering great opportunities to students.

“In addition to accessing mentors, workshops, and activities at BTS Academy, receives a FREE iPad loaded with state-of-the-art technology to use during the program and beyond,” a BTS spokesperson explained. “We'll also be awarding stipends to top students in the program, which can be used toward higher education or for students to start their own brands.”