Academy for Developing Entrepreneurs

INNOVATORS. LEADERS. WORLD CHANGERS.

The Meadowbrook Academy for Developing Entrepreneurs is designed for students who are interested in learning to launch their own startups while in high school. This program is designed for any student, no matter the interests or passions, who are self-driven and have the desire to create and innovate in a collaborative environment! Whether you are a jewelry designer, baker, YouTuber, makeup artist, author, interested in becoming a doctor and opening your own practice - you belong at M.A.D.E! Our students have access to a robust business curriculum that allows them the opportunity to generate ideas, develop a business plan, design prototypes using a variety of equipment, acquire financing, and open their business. The core honors courses of the program, entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, advanced entrepreneurship and dual enrollment business management create a pathway for students to establish the core principles of entrepreneurship to launch a business of their own! Students will also have the opportunity to collaborate and network with industry professionals, local universities, and startups to enhance their skills and open the doors to more extensive opportunities. Throughout the year student entrepreneurs develop a business plan and write a pitch to present at our annual MADE Shark Tank event for a chance to win seed money. Students will also take part in the MADE Student Business Expo.

Our M.A.D.E Goals:

Complete a sequential program of study that focuses on specific skills, knowledge and technology in the field of business, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Courses centered around innovation, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Provide students with an understanding of startup culture and how to create a small business in our modern economy.
Collaborate with local entrepreneurs and stakeholders to promote their entrepreneurial education and provide authentic experiences, including internships.
Allow students the opportunity to create a startup by the time they graduate.
This center connects to almost any Career Pathway that students can pursue at the high school level.

STUDENT LIFE

Our MADE students are part of the Meadowbrook High School community and are involved in a wide variety of clubs, organizations, and sports teams. We encourage you to make the most of your time at Meadowbrook!

Our current MADE students are involved in Football, Track/Cross Country, Swim, Tennis, Cheerleading, Step Team, Band, Drumline, Orchestra, MADE DECA and MADE Student Council, Principal's Advisory Council (PAC), W.E.B Dubious Honors Society, and more!

Do you have an idea for a new club? Just ask! Many of our clubs were started because a student had an idea!

Meadowbrook VHSL Teams

Meadowbrook Clubs

collage of student photos in various activities

WE MADE THE NEWS

Virginia School Board Association

Excellence in Workforce Readiness

Channel 6 News Richmond

Richmond Times Dispatch

Chesterfield Observer

Entrepreneurial energy in action

Virginia Department of Education

CTE Creating Excellence Award Ceremony

Three time recipient of the 

Fund for Entrepreneurial Growth Grant!

WORKBASED LEARNING

Work-based learning is a continuum of school-coordinated workplace experiences that are related to student's career goals and/or interests.

They are performed in partnership with local businesses, industries, or other organizations in the community.
WBL enables students to apply classroom instruction in a real-world business or service-oriented work environment.

Benefits of an Internship: