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The Juniata College Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (JCEL) (renovated 2009)
The Juniata College Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (JCEL) was developed to integrate entrepreneurial principals and activities into all academic disciplines, touching students and faculty alike. It promotes the “creation of value” in an economic or social sense. JCEL has four areas of programming that are interrelated and can provide budding entrepreneurs with the tools they need to be successful. The Sill Business Incubator, a Student Seed Capital Fund, Entrepreneurial Support/business counseling and access to state & regional Economic Development programs are all available to students, faculty and community members. Full program details can be found at www.jcel.biz.
The Sill Business Incubator provides professional office and light assembly space for undergraduate entrepreneurs, faculty members and community members. Lease terms are very flexible in order to accommodate student’s busy schedules.
The Student Seed Capital Fund provides student’s financial support in launching their own companies while attending Juniata. Students can receive capital investments of up to $15,000 to start a business.
Through Entrepreneurial Support, students have access to the JCEL Video Library where over 50 entrepreneurs share their knowledge and experience. Juniata's Business Department has a Major and Minor in Entrepreneurship. Coleman Foundation support has allowed JCEL to integrate entrepreneurship curriculum across academic departments such as Information Technology, Communication, Biology and Theatre.
In support of Economic Development, JCEL is a partner with Huntingdon County Business and Industry in one of Pennsylvania's Keystone Innovation Zones (KIZ). Through this program, Information Technology (IT), Life Science and advanced manufacturing companies less than eight (8) years old receive personalized support, as well as significant state tax credits equal to 50% of the increase in revenue from year to year.
JCEL offers internships to students from all disciplines, from communications to political science and biology to business. JCEL offers many tools & resources to help students become successful here at Juniata.
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