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Kean Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives at NJEA Convention

Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives (EEI)

About EEI

Kean University’s Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives (EEI) division is dedicated to forging viable pathways to a college degree for all PK-12 students across New Jersey and beyond.

Our work is based on a shared vision of equity and open access to higher education — one where every student can climb higher and reach their full potential in life.

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Our Mission

Kean Scholar Academy

Qualified high school freshmen can earn college credits and participate in pre-college mentorships, internships and other enrichment activities that support their journey toward a college degree.

Kean Scholar Academy
Kean Scholar Academy

Project Adelante

Project Adelante, one of Kean University’s pre-college programs, is designed to reduce the high school dropout rate of Latino students, increase their skills and encourage youth to pursue higher education.

A student poses with award at project Adelante event
Project Adelante

Upward Bound

Upward Bound is a FREE federally funded program designed to help eligible high school students successfully complete high school and prepare for college success.

Women's Empowerment Seminar
Upward Bound

Generation 2 Generation

Generation 2 Generation events bring students, parents and mentors together for engaging workshops, personal development opportunities and support services.

Parents attend Project Adelante event with their teen
Generation 2 Generation

Education Programs Initiative

This program provides professional development training to school management and staff of our K-12 district partners with workshops tailored to their specific needs.

Kean Scholar Academy
Education Programs Initiative

High School Partnerships

Juniors and seniors can take college credits at discounted rates that are paid for by their school districts, reducing the overall costs of a college degree.

Kean Scholar Academy
High School Partnerships
Kean early childhood education student works with a young boy in the Kean Child Care Center

FREE Kean University Child Care for Qualifying Students

CCAMPIS - Child Care Access Means Parents in School is a federal program of the U.S. Department of Education that assists qualified student parents/guardians with the cost of high-quality childcare while completing their degree.

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