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DIA: GirlBiz helps girls learn about entrepreneurship

By Keyonna Wash Staff Writer The girls of Detroit International Academy have been selected by Detroit Public Schools as one of its pilot schools for its GirlBiz program, which provides students the chance to meet and talk to successful business women from across the nation. According to a DPS press release, “GirlBiz is a program of the National Association of Women Business Owners EXCEL Greater Detroit Chapter that provides teenage girls with exposure, education and support in the area of entrepreneurship.” The program will educate DIA students about financial independence through one-day conferences and workshops that focus on entrepreneurship and economic responsibility. The GirlBiz kickoff began with a pep rally in the auditorium for the entire school and ended with a select few creating their plans for the future. More 100 D.I.A.










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