Students get an early taste of business success

A student-operated benefit corporation that doubles as a business training program is giving teens a rare education opportunity. Some big business growth challenges are the next obstacle.

Marie Capita left a career in law and business to serve as executive director of Taste of Immokalee, a student-run benefit corporation that now sells its food products in 204 Publix strores, among others. Stefanie Pifferi photo
Marie Capita left a career in law and business to serve as executive director of Taste of Immokalee, a student-run benefit corporation that now sells its food products in 204 Publix strores, among others. Stefanie Pifferi photo
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According to its website, Taste of Immokalee, in part, is designed to "equip high school students with the entrepreneurial skills needed to rise out of poverty and make a positive impact on their community.”

 

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