Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship

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Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship, or SAGE, is a global, non-profit organization that connects secondary school student organizations to mentors from local universities and businesses. Its mission is to advance youth entrepreneurship and community service around the world, emphasizing ethical business practices, social responsibility, civic engagement and environmental awareness.

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SAGE’s vision is to create better futures through business entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship and community service. High school students use their school learning to become self-reliant, create wealth, and help others. These SAGE students are linked with college mentors and business advisory board members to provide guidance and/or experience in the completion of business and social ventures to improve their communities.

Each year regional and national competitions are held around the world for these students to showcase their efforts on a world stage to the business, civic, and academic community. It is a free, non-membership service available to all advocates of education in private and social entrepreneurship. The program currently involves approximately 5,000 students in 250 high schools, 6 U.S. states, and 11 countries.