Project ECHO has taught thousands of middle and high school students throughout Southern California a formal education in business and entrepreneurship. ECHO offers a free year-round program including business boot camps supported by M.B.A. student mentors, a formal curriculum in entrepreneurial studies, and its annual business plan competition. The program provides instruction in entrepreneurial studies combined with hands-on activities that teaches students in-demand skills in Excel, PowerPoint, business writing, social media marketing, finance, and presentation skills. Project ECHO is celebrating its 20th anniversary and started in the Santa Monica, CA.