A new podcast featuring Camp, NEIA's Head of Teaching & Learning.
“We have fourteen competencies, which is really just a fancy word for skills,” Camp said. “Our competencies are verbs… So there are fourteen of those that teachers can use in their subject areas… we are trying to make the real-world converge into their academic world as much as we can.”
Over the weekend, NEIA hosted the NEXTGEN Summit, a student-led conference dedicated to fostering connections, providing education, and empowering the future wave of entrepreneurs, CEOs, and innovators.
The summit commenced with an inspiring opening address delivered by Erdin Beshimov, a Lecturer and Senior Director of Experiential Learning at MIT. Following Beshimov`s keynote, attendees engaged with a dynamic CEO panel featuring industry luminaries such as Raymond Chang, the Founder of NEIA and CEO of Agrify, Erik Fogg, Founder of Futures Forge, and Steve Messineo, Director of Operations at Physical Therapy Innovations and Former President & CEO of Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The following sessions delved into essential topics for aspiring entrepreneurs, including personal branding led by John Turner, President of Flannel Inc and Director of Branding at NEIA, as well as financial literacy workshops facilitated by Beth Robillard, Senior Vice President and Advice & Planning Strategist at Truist Wealth, Ken Connors, Wealth Advisor at Truist Wealth, and Douglas Rogers, Senior Vice President and Investment Manager at Truist Wealth. Attendees also heard from Marc Oliveras, PhD, Co-Founder of AIKreate, who led the future of AI panel.
The summit finished off with an impressive pitch competition where three student-founded companies pitched their business ideas for a $1,000 prize to fuel that company’s growth. The winner was Pop Soap, a soap company established by three NEIA students. Notably, Pop Soap will transition ownership to the school, with a new set of student leadership each year to continue education on entrepreneurship along with a legacy of innovation.
A huge shoutout to Langston, grade 11, for leading this initiative! NEIA also recognizes the dedication, hard work, and commitment of the 12 NEXTGEN ambassadors who made this inaugural event possible!
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Peter and the Starcatcher was nothing short of a stellar performance. We are so proud of all the students who participated, you are all rockstars!
Shoutout to Erika, Grade 10, for these amazing shots!
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During their time here, Wahaha students have delved deeply into sustainability, exploring ways to develop eco-friendly products. Their main assignment involves using bee-derived materials for product creation. Yesterday, they visited the Hudson Hives bee farm to understand beekeeping firsthand from a real-life apiarist, while also visiting their store to draw inspiration from the diverse range of bee-based products available. Additionally, they explored packaging techniques at Seaman Paper, crucial for their upcoming product launch along with other products through a research visit to Whole Foods.
Their focus on sustainability has guided every aspect of their journey, from concept to execution. The peak of their efforts will be the unveiling of their products at Volante Farms in Needham next Friday, showcasing their dedication and innovation. Special thanks to our teachers Tim, John, and Baldev for their guidance throughout this experience, highlighting the profound impact of social entrepreneurship in fostering a positive change.
Another special thank you to Jean and River for all their efforts in making this such an amazing trip for the students.
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