Stipends for young entrepreneurs
What they say
Her campaign says she worked with the United Way to expand the Youth Entrepreneurship Program, putting in $2 million so young people get $200 a month while they train.
“Partnered with United Way of Greater Atlanta to expand the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) and provided a $2 million investment to offer young people $200 monthly stipends”
Source: Keisha for Governor
What the record shows ·
On Nov. 19, 2021, she announced $2 million of the city's American Rescue Plan money for the program, run with the United Way of Greater Atlanta. Young people get $200 a month while in mentoring, job training and entrepreneurship courses.
Limit: The money was federal pandemic aid. The program began as a way to give jobs and support to young people selling water to drivers.