Young people in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties may have the opportunity to learn from former Shark Tank investor Kevin Harrington. He appeared on the ABC business reality TV series in seasons one and two.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The businessman is launching a free pilot youth entrepreneurship program through the Harrington Foundation this summer. Individuals between the ages of 12 to 18 can apply for the virtual eight-week initiative. Classes will begin in June.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There will be two cohorts, which will be based on age range. A total of 50 students will be accepted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harrington, who played a role in creating the \u201cAs Seen on TV\u201d infomercial industry, has had a storied career. He helped launch over 1,000 products globally<\/a>, which has led to more than $5 billion in sales.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cKevin has mentored adults all of his life and now with the onset of artificial intelligence and things changing as rapidly as they are,\u201d Harrington Foundation director Wendy LaTorre explained, \u201che believes strongly that entrepreneurship is going to be the next big thing in business and that the creatives are going to win.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n She added that Harrington will be selecting the students himself. Additionally, he will be a part of the educational experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n The entrepreneur has previously collaborated with Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay, which is an organization that supports local students through learning initiatives. This led to an idea, LaTorre said, to launch a program that can teach young people \u201chow to fish.\u201d<\/p>\n