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.
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Partner with schools
Work with community and school partners to open the door for younger students.
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Run workshops
Lead creative, hands-on sessions that introduce entrepreneurship and problem-solving.
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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.