TEDI's programs are offered to students in elementary through high school, from ages 7 to 21. Programs are designed to help socially, economically, or academically disadvantaged youth. More than 30 percent of the students are under the supervision of the District of Columbia Court or Department of Corrections. The primary program is a curriculum-based training that is divided into three phases of training: basic entrepreneurial training, case study analysis, and hands-on entrepreneurial projects. In addition to training, students are provided with materials needed for the operation of their businesses, such as business cards, calculators, material to make advertising posters and flyers, access to television and radio spots for pro bono advertising slots, office space, telephone and fax lines, and computers. Upon completing the training program, students can participate in two additional training programs, one that focuses on leadership development and capacity building and another that prepares students to be peer trainers. After 3 years of evaluation, teachers, academicians, community leaders, and parents have witnessed and documented numerous positive results from TEDI programs, including an increase in basic academic skills, positive behavioral and attitudinal changes, economic benefits, long-range life planning, and commitment to community needs.