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By Maurits Acosta and Alexa Pla
A new economic fellowship program for high school students interested in entrepreneurship has been launched by Strive305, a program that supports small businesses in Miami-Dade County, and Virtutem Populo, a Florida-based nonprofit organization. This one-year fellowship transforms Miami-Dade students into agents of economic development and opportunity. Student fellows are provided with the opportunity to learn about economics, entrepreneurship, and local government beyond the classroom.
The program, which will involve working with the Miami-Dade County Office of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, has selected 13 students from across the county who will have the opportunity to meet business owners, visit small businesses, attend grand openings, and gain knowledge of the business world throughout the course of the program. Through this hands-on experience, students gain a firsthand understanding of how small businesses run day to day, while also developing a broader perspective on the economic landscape of Miami-Dade County. By engaging with business leaders and local officials, students will learn how essential small businesses are to our community’s progress and development.
This partnership advances Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava’s broader vision of building an inclusive economy, one that works for everyone in Miami-Dade County. By ensuring that young people are at the forefront of our county’s economic progress, the Strive305 and Virtutem Populo Economic Fellowship Program will help foster the next generation of community-oriented entrepreneurs. The program equips students with the skills, exposure, and confidence they need to contribute to the local economy. The fellowship guarantees that Miami-Dade County’s entrepreneurial future reflects the diversity of the entire community by choosing students from throughout the county. More than just a learning opportunity, this fellowship plays a vital role in shaping the economic future of Miami-Dade County. The selected students—a diverse and dynamic group—are future innovators and entrepreneurs in the making. By working closely with local leaders and small business owners, they gain insight into how collaboration between government and business drives community growth and resilience.
While students gain valuable knowledge through this program, they also build meaningful relationships, sharpen their leadership skills, and see firsthand how entrepreneurship shapes the real world. This experience lays the foundation for their future success and engagement in the local economy. By promoting equity and investing in the next generation, the fellowship provides lasting benefits for the entire community.
The Strive305 x Virtutem Populo Economic Fellowship proves that when young people are given a seat at the table, they rise to the occasion. As they grow into civic-minded entrepreneurs and future leaders, their voices will help shape policies, power economies, and push government to better serve its people.
Because the future of Miami-Dade doesn’t wait—it’s already in motion.
Maurits Acosta is the Founder and Executive Director of Virtutem Populo, Inc., a student-led nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting civic engagement and community involvement among youth in Miami-Dade County. Alexa Pla is the Strive 305 Economic Fellowship coordinator for Virtutem Populo.
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