2017 Dallas ACAP Week Roadmap...2017 Dallas ACAP Week Roadmap June 25 –30, 2017 ACAP Week 2017 Theme: “Dare to Lead. Be Present. Be the Future….” Dear Dallas ACAP Student:

2017 Dallas ACAP Week Roadmap

June 25 – 30, 2017

ACAP Week 2017

Theme: “Dare to Lead. Be Present. Be the Future….”

Dear Dallas ACAP Student:

Survey results from the Young Entrepreneur Foundation survey found that 90 percent of teachers and guidance counselors say their students are interested in becoming entrepreneurs. However, 75 percent of them say their students have no idea where to turn.

Thus, during Dallas ACAP Week 2017, we will challenge you to Dare to Lead your future endeavors. We will provide facilitated classroom discussions, networking, and other opportunities for you to leverage the resources available to you during ACAP Week and post-ACAP. To avail yourselves of these opportunities, you must be present and actively engaged each day.

We encourage each of you to be looking for that cue to step out, be bold and take hold of your own professional destiny. We will encourage you to use your creativity, passion, and inspired vision to create value in the world—or take something that’s already in existence and make it better.

So, welcome to Dallas ACAP 2017. Welcome aboard to a week of empowering your mindset!

Entrepreneurial Characteristics*

Characteristic Explanation

Creativity Possessing an inventive or clever approach to situations

Resourcefulness Subscribing to the notion that he or she can turn nothing into

something

Courage Taking calculated risks while maintaining a trailblazer’s mentality

and the belief that he or she can achieve anything

Vision Seeing and seeking opportunity where others don’t

Perseverance Maintaining a healthy acceptance of failure as a way to learn and

strengthen oneself

Beyond possessing seemingly boundless passion, entrepreneurs should have the following characteristics:

*Adapted from Campus CEO by Dr. Randall Pinkett.

Sunday’s Roadmap: Teambuilding Activities

Registration/Check-In Opening Reception

• Meet & Greet—students, counselors, parents, Corporate Partners, ACAP Board Members, NABA and other business professionals

• Food• Welcome & Opening Remarks• Review new Dallas ACAP video• Recognition of guests• Introduction of student groups• Extra Credit Assignment #1:

Informational Interview

Teambuilding Activities

• Counselor Check-In:• Check-in assigned room• Prepare for student check-in

• Student Check-In:• Check-in assigned room• Receive ACAP backpack, binder,

grab bag, t-shirt, etc.• Greet counselor• Greet roommate

• Prepare for Opening Reception

Starting A Business: Group Project Overview

(Part 1)

Scholarship Overview(Graduating Seniors Only)

• Group Project Overview and Roadmap (What Business Will you Launch?)

• Self-Introductions (Who’s on Your Team?)• Skills Assessment (Who Does What?)• Officers Named (What is the Organizational

Structure?)• Project Management Discussions (Who Leads

the Project? What/where are the Checkpoints?)• What Research is Needed?

• Scholarship instructions• Application process/materials• Personal information• Qualifying questionnaire• Academic information• Verification

• Get-Acquainted exercises• Home Group meetings

Monday’s Roadmap: Introduction to College Life, Page 1

Aligning My Career With My Purpose & Values

Personal Branding

• What is a personal brand?• Why is a personal brand important?• How do I develop my personal brand?• Digital footprint: what is this?

Dress for Success

• Understanding Myself:• Values, Interests, Skills, Purpose

• My Dream Job• Pre-Camp Assignment #3: Questions to

Understand What I Love• Pre-Camp Assignment #4: What I Want Out

of Life• Assignment #1: Aligning My Career • Pre-Camp Assignment #5: My Career Goals

Introduction to College Life Campus Tour

• Prepare the mind• Set personal and professional goals• Choose the right college for me• Choose the right curriculum for my major• Evaluate social & financial factors• Manage my time• Develop key strategies• Tips for Succeeding in College• 10 Things to Consider Before Choosing My

Major• Assignment #3: Choosing A College--Research• Assignment #4: Choosing A College—Rating• Assignment #5: Calculate My GPA

• What to look for in a college• Assignment #2: Campus Tour Worksheet

• Various styles of dress• Facial hair• Hair styles• Jewelry• Fragrances• Tatoos

Monday’s Roadmap: Introduction to College Life, Page 2

Admissions Financial Aid

• What is FAFSA?• When is the typical application

deadline?• What are some options for paying for

college?• What is the typical cost of a 4-year

college education?

Executive Roundtable & Dinner

• Social interactions• Chat and chew• Career guidance• Facilitated panel• Assignments 6 ad 7: Informational

Interviews

• What is college admissions?• When do you apply to college?• Should you apply to more than one

college? If so, why?• What is open enrollment?• What is an admissions decision?• What is an acceptance letter?• When should you expect to receive an

acceptance letter?

Alumni Night

• ACAP experience• College experience (Transitioning: building

relationships)• Work experiences (transitioning)• Staying connected

Group Project: Part 2 (online)

• Preparation of Business Plan:• Company Name• Mission Statement• Logo• Slogan• Product or Service Description• Rationale for Starting the Business• Benefits of the Product or Service• Location of Corporate Headquarters• Market Analysis—What are the

Customers?• Investors—Who are they and why would

they invest in your company?• Proof of Concept by Project Counselor• Proof of Concept by Executive Director

Tuesday’s Roadmap: Introduction to Business Education.Page 1

Introduction to Business Education

Entrepreneurship

• Why did you start your own business?• What are some major challenges of

owning your business?• What advice would you give to an

aspiring entrepreneur?• What skills should students cultivate

now to improve their chances of success in business?

• How does Accounting help you in your everyday life?

Accounting As A Career

• Difference between Accounting & Finance• Accounting courses for non-Accounting

majors• Profile of an outstanding college student• Why take Accounting or other business-

related courses?• The CPA exam• Studying abroad• Professional organizations

Career Explorations Group Project: Part 3

• Career choices/paths• Industry knowledge• Some job roles• Education/training• Required job skills• Job role challenges• Salary information• Small Group Discussion: Pre-Camp Assignment #5

• Preparation of the Business Plan—Part 2:• Typing the Business Plan• Preparation of the Balance Sheet• Preparation of the Income Statement

• Discussion of open items• Review by Group Project Counselor• Review of prior year examples

• What Accountants do• Some careers in Accounting &

Finance• Some keys to success• Some necessary job skills• Some rewards• Education/training needed• CPA exam

Tuesday’s Roadmap: Talk Back Session, Page 2

Male Breakout Session Female Breakout Session

• Womanhood• Work/Life Balance• Health & Wellness• Relationships• Gender Equality• Other

Combined Session

• Social interactions• Misconceptions• Marriage & Family• Other

• Manhood: What is it?• Stereotypes• Relationships• Black Lives Matter• Respect for authority/police relations• Other

Group Project: Part 4

• Preparation of the Business Plan: Part 2:• Typing of the Business Plan• Preparation of the Balance Sheet• Preparation of the Income Statement


Continuation of Group Project

Wednesday’s Roadmap: Corporate Tour & Social Outing

Corporate Tour Social Outing

• Travel to Offsite Location• Meet & Greet• FUN Activities• Food• Dance Off• Music• Board Games• Sing A-Long• Travel Back to SMU Dorm

• Travel to Corporate Partner location• Opening Remarks: EY Leaders• EY Overview:

• Company’s Mission, Values• Services Offered• Career Trajectory• Work Logistics• Cultural Factors• Other

• Testimonies of EY Associates• Guided Tour• Lunch?• Wrap Up• Dismissal• Travel Back to SMU Dorm• Assignment: Evaluating the Corporate

Tours Worksheet


• Strategy for the Computer Lab Next Day• Preparation of Balance Sheet• Preparation of Income Statement• Discussion of Open Items• Review by Group Project Counselor• Review of Prior Year Examples

Thursday’s Roadmap: Group Project

Group Project: Part 6 Group Project Rehearsals:

Part 7

• Demonstrate Business Plan knowledge• Demonstrate clear and articulate speaking voices• Determine order of presentation• Check body language• Review delivery—voice projection, etc.• Review PowerPoint slides for effective

presentation on screen• Make adjustments to slides based on review

during rehearsal• Decide on attire for presentation• Use note cards if needed• Complete open items• Prepare flash drive for tonight’s presentation

Talent Show

• Review of prior year examples• Selection of PowerPoint format• Conclude on content• Review by Project Counselor• Use note cards if needed• Prepare for rehearsal• Complete open items• Schedule the rehearsal time• Review PowerPoint slides on screen

Group Project Presentations:Part 8

• Business Plan Knowledge• Presentation Skills• Non-Verbal• Delivery• Slide Format• Attention Getter• Timing

• Stage Presence• Creativity• Audience Appeal• Talent• Dress• Time

Group Project Roadmap, Page 1

Starting A Business--Group Project Overview:

Part 1

• Group Project Overview (What Business Will you Launch?)

• Self-Introductions (Who’s on Your Team?)• Skills Assessment (Who Does What)• Officers Named (What is the Organizational

Structure?)• Project Management Discussions (Who Leads

the Project? What/where are the Checkpoints?)• What Research is Needed?


• Preparation of Business Plan (Part 1):• Company Name• Mission Statement• Logo• Slogan• Product or Service Description• Rationale for Starting the Business• Benefits of the Product or Service• Location of Corporate Headquarters• Market Analysis—What are the

Customers?• Investors—Who are they and why would

they invest in your company?• Proof of Concept by Project Counselor• Proof of Concept by Executive Director


• Preparation of the Business Plan—Part 2:• Typing the Business Plan• Preparation of the Balance Sheet• Preparation of the Income Statement



• Preparation of the Business Plan: Part 2:• Typing of the Business Plan• Preparation of the Balance Sheet• Preparation of the Income Statement


Group Project Roadmap, Page 2


Group Project Rehearsals:

Part 7

• Demonstrate Business Plan knowledge• Demonstrate clear and articulate speaking voices• Determine order of presentation• Check body language• Review delivery—voice projection, etc.• Review PowerPoint slides for effective

presentation on screen• Make adjustments to slides based on review

during rehearsal• Decide on attire for presentation• Use note cards if needed• Complete open items• Prepare flash drive for tonight’s presentation

• Review of prior year examples• Selection of PowerPoint format• Conclude on content• Review by Project Counselor• Use note cards if needed• Prepare for rehearsal• Complete open items• Schedule the rehearsal time• Review PowerPoint slides on screen

Group Project Presentations:Part 8

• Business Plan Knowledge• Presentation Skills• Non-Verbal• Delivery• Slide Format• Attention Getter• Timing


• Strategy for the Computer Lab Next Day• Preparation of Balance Sheet• Preparation of Income Statement• Discussion of Open Items• Review by Group Project Counselor• Review of Prior Year Examples

Friday’s Roadmap: Closing Luncheon

Check-Out:Students

Closing Luncheon

• Transition from Dorm to the Mack Ballroom

• Welcome• Introduction of Dais• Invocation• ACAP Talent Performance• Introduction of ACAP Alumni Speakers• ACAP Alumni Testimonies• ACAP Group Project Presentation• Presentation of Scholarships & Awards• Presentation of ACAP Certificates &

Awards• Acknowledgments• Closing Remarks

Check-Out:Counselors

• Student Packing• Student Check-Out:

• Turn in Dorm Room Key• Ensure Room Clean• Dress• Head to Corporate Luncheon

• Counselor Packing• Ensure Student Rooms are

Clean• Ensure all Room Keys are

Turned In• Ensure all Students are

Checked Out the Dorm

Documents

2017 Dallas ACAP Week Roadmap...2017 Dallas ACAP Week Roadmap June 25 –30, 2017 ACAP Week 2017 Theme: “Dare to Lead. Be Present. Be the Future….” Dear Dallas ACAP Student: