Fort Connect students will be displaying products they have made or will be discussing projects they have completed for community businesses.  Dr. Jarrod Stephens, Principal, Fort Connect will be onsite to share the perspective as an adult working with the students. You'll also hear from the student perspective when you engage with the students at the event. 

Join us at GEWKC at Union Station on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.  Startup Grind and Fort Connect will at our table beginning at 9:00 am.  See you there!

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About GEWKC: 

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a worldwide initiative that celebrates the innovators and job creators who launch businesses and drive economic growth. Founded in 2008, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators.

During GEW, millions of people participate in sessions, competitions and workshops across 180+ countries; the event fosters connections, promotes the sharing of knowledge and creates opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. From youth to seasoned professionals, GEW empowers individuals to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey, regardless of their background or experience level.

Join us in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week - Kansas City and discover how you can unleash your potential to innovate, create and transform the world around you.

About Fort Connect: 

Fort Connect is a program serving Fort Osage High School Students who learn best through discovery learning and may not find success in a more traditional setting. We believe innovative thinking is at the heart of connecting high school students with their career dreams and aspirations. Students in 9th-12th grade have the opportunity to participate in courses tied to the Missouri Learning Standards, while at the same time connecting directly with the community around them.

Thriving partnerships with area businesses and community organizations offer students competency based learning experiences, allowing them to earn credit toward high school completion while being immersed in the actual work of these organizations. Students enrolled in Fort Connect have the same learning responsibilities as students in a traditional high school. However, students who attend courses at Fort Connect are exposed to opportunities that provide Real World Learning experiences. This will allow students to leave the program having achieved a Market Value Asset(s), industry valued and recognized skills acquired in high school that create a more seamless transition to the working world.