Why SAGE?


Rather than competing with existing high-school organizations and courses, SAGE invites all organizations and courses, without charge, to showcase the entrepreneurial innovation and creativity of high-school youth before a panel of influential leaders, while developing a direct connection to nearby colleges and universities.

By helping interested organizations, schools, and universities set up and operate competitions, SAGE becomes a tool to draw more youth interest to entrepreneurship and community service. The intent is that, as more youth take part, more become economically self-reliant, civically active, and socially responsible-critical traits needed in building a better future in every community. Whatever their career interests, youth are encouraged to participate because of the benefits to be had, for themselves and their communities. A dynamic SAGE team might consist of students interested in business, others in political science and public administration, others in cultures and languages, yet others in natural sciences and social sciences.