Elementary
This hands-on program introduces young students to entrepreneurship through creativity, problem-solving, and identity exploration. Over eight weeks, students develop key life skills while exploring different business models and understanding what it takes to bring an idea to life.
Program Highlights:
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Students cultivate resilience, creativity, and problem-solving through experimentation and learning from failure.
- Hands-On Business Exploration: Through activities like running a lemonade stand or designing a YouTube channel, students gain first-hand business experience.
- Career Day: Professionals share real-world career insights, broadening students' perspectives on future possibilities.
- Identity & Self-Expression: Students explore their own identities through cultural reflections and language, helping them connect personal values to their entrepreneurial projects.
The program nurtures creativity, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit, preparing students to take their first steps toward making a positive impact on their communities.
Middle School
This program deepens students' exploration of purpose and passion. The curriculum introduces foundational entrepreneurial language and supports the launch of their first business. Designed to empower students with purpose and practical business skills, the program combines self-reflection with real-world application.
Program Highlights:
- Identity Mapping: Through activities like privilege walks and identity maps, students gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their potential impact.
- Purpose Exploration: Exercises help students connect their interests and values to a meaningful life purpose, setting the foundation for their entrepreneurial journey.
- Entrepreneurial Language: Key business terms and concepts are introduced through interactive games and discussions, building students' confidence in entrepreneurial dialogue.
- Business Development: Students receive up to $100 in seed funding to create their first product as well as connection to our mentorship network who advise the students throughout and beyond the program.
- Learning Management System (LMS): Access to the LMS provides continuous support during and after the program, fostering ongoing development and mentorship.
This program empowers students to bring their business ideas to life, from idea development to early-stage execution, preparing them with a hands-on foundation for future entrepreneurial endeavors.
High School
This program equips high school students with advanced business skills, mentorship, and funding to establish a viable income stream. Combining self- discovery with practical experience, the program prepares students for future entrepreneurial success.
Program Highlights:
- Mentorship: Students are paired with a mentor who provides guidance during and after the program, fostering personal and business growth.
- Advanced Business Planning: Using tools like the Business Model Canvas, students develop comprehensive business plans and create a professional online presence, including building a website.
- Seed Funding: Students receive up to $100 in seed funding to develop and launch their first product, gaining hands-on experience in business growth.
- Dream Mapping*: Students create a personalized roadmap to reach their goals, outlining essential steps and identifying key resources.
- Identity and Purpose: Through continued self-discovery exercises, students align their business ideas with their passions, creating purpose-driven ventures.
By the program's end, students gain the skills, confidence, and mentorship support needed to establish a viable business.