![Kean Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives at NJEA Convention](/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2023-11/Kean%20EEI%20at%20NJEA.jpg?itok=reOjI_Xv)
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.
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](/sites/default/files/styles/highlight/public/2022-02/Kean%20Scholar%20Academy%20Summer%20Orientation-10_0.jpg?h=10d202d3&itok=1t6vmlgR)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/highlight/public/2022-06/Kean_Adelante-113.jpg?h=a0f7c1d4&itok=7mMP9QPg)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/highlight/public/2022-06/DSC_2339.jpg?h=640b40d3&itok=QyTSu1UL)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/highlight/public/2022-06/Kean_Adelante-033.jpg?h=b4a75735&itok=gUoyjKRi)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/highlight/public/2022-02/Kean%20Scholar%20Academy%20Summer%20Orientation_-33.jpg?h=2992ba0a&itok=6F2qbleB)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/highlight/public/2022-06/ScholarAcademy_Skylands-44.jpg?h=0a5a568e&itok=_8x8OdPT)