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Program 03 · Community

TrailBlaze

Entrepreneurship workshops and experiences that help younger students and newcomers get started through creativity, mentorship, and access.

Audience
Middle school
Format
Workshops
Led by
U-M mentors

Entrepreneurship starts earlier here.

TrailBlaze brings entrepreneurship education to middle school students through workshops, creative exercises, and access to Michigan student mentors.

The program extends MPowered's mission beyond campus - helping young students see themselves as builders long before they arrive at Michigan.

  • Middle school entrepreneurship workshops
  • Student-led teaching and mentorship
  • Community and school partnerships

How it works

From partnership to workshop floor.

  1. 01

    Partner with schools

    Work with community and school partners to open the door for younger students.

  2. 02

    Run workshops

    Lead creative, hands-on sessions that introduce entrepreneurship and problem-solving.

  3. 03

    Mentor and follow up

    Michigan students mentor participants and keep the momentum going after the session.

Leadership

Built with student mentors.

Ask about volunteering, school partnerships, or joining the TrailBlaze team.

Get involved

Bring TrailBlaze to a school - or help run it.

Reach out to MPowered and we will connect you with the TrailBlaze team.