Georgia FLEX

10/12/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: GEORGIA CHAMBER

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has been a valued partner of Georgia FLEX, helping us champion student entrepreneurship as a powerful form of workforce development.

Through their partnership, the Georgia Chamber has helped elevate the FLEX model and connect our work to the broader conversation around preparing Georgia’s future workforce. Their support also extends through their Foundation’s initiatives, as well as invaluable in-kind support for program planning, events, and other opportunities that help us strengthen the FLEX experience for students and communities across Georgia.

FLEX gives students more than the opportunity to start a business. They develop communication, financial literacy, problem-solving, leadership, time management, customer service, and other skills that prepare them for whatever comes next—whether that's entrepreneurship, college, or the workforce.

We’re grateful to the Georgia Chamber for recognizing the value of this work and for investing their time, resources, and expertise in the next generation of Georgia leaders.

Thank you for helping us prepare students not just to enter Georgia’s workforce, but to help shape its future. 🍑

10/12/2026

Did you know that you can shop FLEX Student businesses in the Georgia Grown Market at the Georgia National Fair? Support our students while enjoying a beautiful day at the fair!

10/08/2026

It’s opening day at the Georgia National Fair! Be sure to plan a visit to the Georgia Grown Market this week to shop with a few of our FLEX Alumni!

10/07/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: GEORGIA GROWN

From the very beginning, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Grown have been a tremendous partner to Georgia FLEX, helping us create opportunities for students to learn what it means to build something of their own—and to see a future for themselves right here in Georgia.

Georgia Grown understands the importance of investing in the next generation of Georgia’s workforce, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Through their partnership and support, our FLEX students have opportunities to connect with other Georgia Grown business leaders, experience real-world entrepreneurship, and see firsthand that they don’t have to leave their communities to pursue big dreams.

At Georgia FLEX, we believe that when we give young people the skills, connections, and confidence to build businesses, we’re not just investing in students—we’re investing in the future of Georgia.

Thank you, Georgia Grown, for believing in our students and helping us grow the next generation of Georgia entrepreneurs. 🌱

10/01/2026

“I like the fact that we felt the loss. In business, you're going to feel losses more than just one time. In business, you're going to keep losing over and over again until you start winning. We're at the point now, two years later, that we've lost a lot, but we've also won a lot too. And that's really neat!”

— Jaden Alder, FLEX Alumni

Take a minute to hear from some of our amazing FLEX Alumni about how their FLEX experience shaped their entrepreneurial journeys.

Take a moment to hear from FLEX Alumni to learn how FLEX impacted t...

09/28/2026

What happens when you give students an opportunity?
They surprise you.
They discover talents they didn't know they had.
They meet people who believe in them.
They turn ideas into businesses.
They learn how to handle rejection and setbacks.
They become more confident speaking up and sharing their ideas.
And sometimes, they discover a future they never imagined for themselves.

That's the power of FLEX. We don't just teach students how to build businesses, we help them discover that they can build something of their own. And YOU can be a part of the process! Reach out to Tara today to learn how you can help! [email protected]

Thank you Matt Odom Photography!

09/17/2026

Yesterday, the FLEX Turner County team had the opportunity to share their FLEX experience at the DOE Rural Education & Innovation (REI) Summit in Tifton, Georgia!

They shared what implementing FLEX has looked like in their community, what they’ve learned along the way, and—most importantly—the impact they’ve seen in their students. They did an incredible job sharing their experience with peers from rural school systems across the state and showing what is possible when a community invests in its students.

We are so grateful to work alongside passionate educators, business leaders, and community champions who believe in giving students real opportunities to explore entrepreneurship, discover their strengths, and see what they are capable of.

FLEX isn’t magic. The leaders and volunteers who make it happen are.

Thank you, Turner County, for representing FLEX so well and for all of the hard work you pour into this program!

09/15/2026

23 communities. Hundreds of students. Countless ideas. One growing FLEX family!

We’re excited to officially introduce our 2026–27 Georgia FLEX Communities!

This year, 23 communities across Georgia are investing in their students by giving them the opportunity to build real businesses, gain real-world experience, connect with local leaders, and discover what they’re capable of.

A special WELCOME TO FLEX to our six newest communities:

Chatham County
Hart County
Monroe County
Newton County
Upson County
Walton County

And we’re thrilled to have our returning communities back for another year:

Ben Hill/Irwin County • Bibb County • Chattooga County • Cherokee County • Coffee County • Dougherty County • Early County • Henry County • Houston County • Laurens County • Lowndes County • Montgomery/Toombs/Treutlen County • Morgan County • Sumter County • Tift County • Turner County • Wheeler County

Every FLEX community looks a little different, but they all share the same goal: creating opportunities for students to lead, create, take risks, solve problems, and turn their ideas into something real.

We’re grateful for every school, business, community leader, mentor, and local champion who makes FLEX possible in their community.

The 2026–27 FLEX year is officially underway. Let’s see what these students build!

08/27/2026

What if high school students didn’t just learn about entrepreneurship—but actually became entrepreneurs?

FLEX gives students the opportunity to:
✔️ Develop their own business ideas
✔️ Build and grow real businesses
✔️ Pitch their ideas to real audiences
✔️ Work with mentors and community leaders
✔️ Make real sales and generate real revenue
✔️ Develop skills that prepare them for life after high school

But FLEX is about more than business. It’s about helping young people discover what they’re capable of—and showing them that they can build something meaningful right here in their own communities.

Tag a community leader who you think should learn more about FLEX!

08/18/2026

FLEX Community Leaders from across Georgia recently joined us for our annual FLEX Implementation Workshop — and what an exciting few days it was!

One of the things we love most about FLEX is that no two communities are exactly alike. Our local leaders bring their own ideas, strengths, and community connections to the program — and when we bring everyone together, we learn from one another and leave better equipped to serve our students.

Together, we learned best practices for creating a strong FLEX experience for students, explored the tools, resources, and hands-on support available to our communities, made plans and set goals for the year ahead, and shared ideas, experiences, and lessons learned. Most importantly, we took time to dream big about what’s possible for our students and communities!

We’re excited to see what these leaders and their communities accomplish this year!