BET Makes History 2019-2020
Despite the start of the pandemic and distance learning in March 2020, BET Magnet continued to make history. Mariela Cruz made BET Magnet the only middle school in the U.S. to advance to the New York National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Finals 3 years in a row.
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Mariela created Sole, an expandable shoe that grows 5 sizes for children, parents, missionaries, and people in third-world countries. entered this business plan in regional and national competitions, earning her and BET Magnet the following accolades:
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 Mariela Cruz
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 Ying Jun Tan
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Ying Jun Tan, on the other hand, created Pedura, a comfortable, school-children-friendly all-in-one backpack chair that not only benefits outdoor and nature lovers, but also those in undeveloped countries and 270 million children with uncomfortable learning experiences from not having access to backpacks, chairs and supplies.
As an L.A. Metro Regional winner, Ying Jun became a New York National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Finalist. She is also an Operation Hope: Business in a Box winner and earned scholarships to help launch her business plan.
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Cal State Fullerton Titan Fast Business PitchNightingale wins 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place for the 2nd year in a row.
Games for Change Challenge
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 BET at the NFTE Semi-Finals
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NFTE-USC Summer CampIn this year's 6-week camp, the following BET students received $12,000 ($1,500 per student), a new lap-top, mentorship from industry experts and weekly business company field trips across Los Angeles. The summer camp allows students to develop business plans upon matriculating from BET. Vanessa Castro; Elida Gonzalez; Marcos Amador; Antony Wong; Jenny Kumpiman; Hudson Wu; Olali Chavez; Ying Yin Tan;
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