Type of Event: Business Pitch Competition (BPC) and Graduation: 

Business Pitch Competitions are the culminating events for hard-working Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) completing the CEO of Your New Life program. The event will begin with Defy’s signature icebreaker exercise designed to help create an inclusive and accepting community. During a BPC, EITs will present their business ideas in a Shark Tank-style competition to panels of esteemed business leaders and investors. At the end of the day, EITs graduate from the program in a cap and gown ceremony and receive Certificate of Completion.

Time:  Volunteers must arrive at facility at 8:00 am and the event will conclude by 4:00 pm.

Location: Monroe Correctional Facility 16550 177th Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272

Check out a video of a past graduation

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