Program Overview
The NextGen Teen CEO Bootcamp is a 10-week virtual summer program designed to introduce teens to financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and real-world money skills. This program represents the Acorn Level of learning within Rooted™ NextGen University™. Students who successfully complete the program graduate with a certificate of completion.
Throughout the bootcamp, students will develop a business idea, create a business plan, launch their business, market their product or service, earn real revenue, and learn how to manage their money responsibly. As they earn income, students will be guided through foundational money skills including saving, budgeting, and reinvesting in their ideas.
As an added bonus, students will participate in Stock Market 101, where they will learn the fundamentals of investing and long-term wealth building. Teens will have the opportunity to purchase stocks and/or mutual funds using earnings from their business, gaining hands-on experience with investing concepts such as compound growth, risk, and ownership.
This program empowers teens not just to start a business, but to build confidence, financial discipline, and an entrepreneurial mindset they can grow with over time.
Program Dates & Schedule
- Enrollment opens: April 2026
- Program start date: June 22, 2026
- Format: 100% virtual
- Class times: 11:00 AM EST or 6:00 PM EST
- Weekly commitment: 2.5 hours per week (with breaks built in)
10-Week Curriculum Overview
- Week 1: Business Foundations & Setup
- Week 2: Purpose, Value & Business Direction
- Week 3: Business Planning Basics
- Week 4: Business Plan Development
- Week 5: Marketing Foundations
- Week 6: Social Media for Business
- Week 7: Content & Storytelling
- Week 8: Marketing Strategy
- Week 9: Money, Income & Responsibility
- Week 10: Investing, Ownership & Graduation
Program Outcomes
- Completion of the Acorn Level curriculum
- Certificate of completion from Rooted™ NextGen University™
- Introduction to entrepreneurship and business ownership
- Understanding of earned income, 1099 work, and investing basics
- Participation in Stock Market 101
Program Investment
- Total program cost: $600
- Seat reservation: $100 (applied toward total cost)
The program cost includes:
- Program curriculum and materials
- Live instruction from credentialed professors
- Learning platform access
- Guided activities and mentorship
- Certificate of completion
Instruction & Faculty
All sessions are taught by credentialed professors with academic and real-world experience in finance, business, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Enrollment Model
Enrollment is cohort-based to ensure a high-quality learning experience. Each cohort will include approximately 15–20 students. Multiple cohorts may open based on seat reservations received.
Seats are limited and expected to fill quickly.
Age Eligibility
This program is designed for students ages 13 to 18. Special consideration may be granted for younger students who are able to independently use a computer and cell phone, demonstrate seriousness about entrepreneurship, can keep pace with the course material, and are respectful and non-disruptive during class sessions.
Student Conduct & Participation Policy
Students are expected to participate respectfully and remain engaged during all sessions. Any student who is disruptive during class may be dismissed from that session. Continued or repeated disruptions may result in suspension or expulsion from Rooted™ NextGen University™.
In the event of suspension or expulsion due to conduct, no refunds will be issued.
Refund & Reservation Policy
Seat reservations are fully refundable until enrollment officially opens in April 2026.
Once enrollment opens, if a student is unable to attend when classes begin in June 2026, program fees are refundable excluding the seat reservation.
No refunds will be issued within three (3) weeks prior to the program start date. This is due to the printing and mailing of physical workbooks and course materials to each enrolled student.