Testimonials

“The Ice House program provides an essential and unique tool to inspire more students to consider making a job versus taking a job,” said Lorain County Community College President Dr. Roy A. Church.  “Ice House’s unique approach of using stories and lessons from real entrepreneurs ignites the entrepreneurial mindset.  It is this shift in mindset that fuels innovation, creativity and ultimately develops new enterprises, creates jobs and increases our country’s competitiveness in a global economy.”

 

“This diverse group of talented students has taken an essential first step in embracing the entrepreneurial mindset. This unique way of approaching both business and life using Eight Life Lessons presented as part of the Kauffman Foundation and the Entrepreneurial Learning Institute’s innovative new curriculum provides them with the foundation on which to build a thriving enterprise in Southern Illinois.”

 

“As a Sr. Instructional Facilitator for the Center for Social Organization of Schools at Johns Hopkins University, I believe that the Ice House Course will enable students to embrace the “entrepreneurial mindset” while actualizing their innate talents and skills. The many layers of rich, relevant, shared opportunities in the course design will provide secondary students with experiences that are often missing in classrooms where learning and personal empowerment should be readily accessible. Through the collaborative process of embedding evidence-based teaching and learning practices into the course framework, we remain highly encouraged about the promotion of academic and social growth for our student population. I am confident that the Ice House Course, and Uncle Cleve’s eight life lessons will bring the world of entrepreneurship into the classroom while motivating and preparing students for successful post secondary experiences.”

 

“We at VASJ see this as much more than an entrepreneur class. The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program offers life lessons that the students will need to be successful, regardless of their goals in life.”