Wvu's Impact Challenge Inspires Young Entrepreneurs to Tackle Appalachia's Challenges


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The Impact Challenge pairs middle and high school students from across West Virginia with current WVU students.

Students develop innovative, profitable fashion- or health-focused business models aimed at tackling one of Appalachia's challenges.

The winning team in the fashion track developed a plan to make high quality accessible for all students at their school.

"I've learned how to work with others in a team through all the group activities we've done," said Claire, a middle school student.

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