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Teacher-turned-mentor urges businesses to tap student talent through internships and innovation hubs
Carmel Small Business Network · March 24, 2026
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Don Wetrick described a teacher-led innovation accelerator and called on businesses to offer internships and mentorships that connect high-school students to real-world problems and potential career paths.
Don Wetrick, a Carmel resident and former teacher, told the Small Business Network he runs an innovation program that connects students with industry mentors, celebrity guests and entrepreneurship opportunities to help students turn problem‑finding into marketable ventures.
Wetrick described how the classroom experiments evolved into a…
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