Volusia County Schools will hold its third annual “Shark Tank” style districtwide pitch competition for high school entrepreneurship students to pitch their business ideas live to judges from local businesses and chambers of commerce.

The competition aims to teach high schoolers about entrepreneurship and idea generation. Winners will advance to compete in NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) regional and national competitions.

WHEN: Thursday, April 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

9:00 to 9:30 a.m.: Student and Judge Sign-in

9:30 to 10:00 a.m.: Introduction and competition format explanation

10:00 to 11:00 a.m.: Competition presentations

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Final Presentations

12:00 to 12:30 p.m.: Awards presented

WHERE: Stetson Baptist Church, 1025 W Minnesota Ave., DeLand

WHO: High school student entrepreneurs, career and technical education (CTE) teachers, district CTE administration, school board members

PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES: Interviews with students, teachers, CTE administrators, student pitches to local judges; winner announcements