LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs announced the launch of a new website and expansion to two campuses for its summer program for high schoolers.

GSE said the revamped website includes an improved application interface and encouraged all Kentucky 9th, 10th and 11th graders interested in entrepreneurship to apply.

For the first time in its 10-year history, GSE’s Summer Startup program will take place on two campuses, Thomas More University in Crestview Hills and the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

“GSE couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with these two fantastic universities for our Summer Startup program,” said Anne Jewell, president and CEO of the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs. “Both have demonstrated their deep commitment to and passion for developing Kentucky’s current and future entrepreneurs. We can’t wait for our students to experience the exceptional opportunities and environments at Thomas More University and the University of Kentucky.” 

Thomas More University will host the first session from June 16 to July 6, 2024.

The University of Kentucky session will run June 23 to July 13, 2024, at the Gatton College of Business and Economics in Lexington. 

GSE’s mission is to identify, inspire and empower Kentucky’s future innovators with its three-week Summer Startup program. Through the program, students develop entrepreneurial skills in a non-traditional learning experience.

According to GSE, Kentucky was one of the first states in the nation to create a Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs. To date, 941 high school students have graduated from GSE’s summer programs since it began in 2013. Graduates qualify for millions of dollars in scholarships at colleges and universities across Kentucky.