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Brook T. Smith Launchpad

High School Champions

Supporting the Brook T. Smith Launchpad's educational programming and other outreach initiatives to South Carolina high school students through partnerships with superintendents, principals, teachers, administrators, home school associations, nonprofits, and other stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Overview

The High School Champions is a network for South Carolina educators interested in entrepreneurship and innovative learning.

The network is designed to give educators a direct connection to the people, resources, and opportunities available through the Brook T. Smith Launchpad at Clemson University. Teachers must register to join the network and, once registered, will receive access to exclusive resources, opportunities, and updates throughout the year.

What Members Receive

Members of the High School Champions will have access to:

  • Launchpad Speakers Bureau
    • Request entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals to speak to their class or school. Teachers can share what they are looking for, and the Launchpad will help connect them with an appropriate speaker.
  • Classroom Resources
    • Access entrepreneurship activities, videos, books, lesson resources, and other materials that can be used in the classroom.
  • Professional Development
    • Receive information about resources and opportunities designed to support educators' professional growth.
  • Quarterly Newsletter
    • Stay up to date on entrepreneurship education resources, upcoming opportunities, Launchpad news, and other relevant information.
  • Early Access
    • Receive early registration and priority information for Launchpad programs, camps, workshops, and other student opportunities.
  • Connections
    • Build relationships with entrepreneurs, industry professionals, Clemson resources, and other educators across South Carolina.

How It Works

Teachers who are interested in joining the High School Champions Network will complete a registration form.

Once registered, they will be added to the High School Champions Network and will receive access to available resources, opportunities, and communications. As the network grows, additional resources and opportunities may be added.

There is no cost to join.

Purpose

The purpose of the High School Champions Network is to make it easier for South Carolina educators to bring real-world entrepreneurship into their classrooms.

Through the network, the Brook T. Smith Launchpad aims to build stronger relationships with educators across the state while connecting teachers and their students with people, resources, and experiences they may not otherwise have access to.

Target Audience

South Carolina high school educators interested in entrepreneurship, innovative learning, business, career and technical education, or bringing additional real-world experiences and resources into their classrooms.