So You Wanna Be An Entrepreneur?: Business Skills for Future Leaders

Unleash your teen’s entrepreneurial spirit! This course is designed for young, aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to bring their business ideas to life. Through a gamified experience, students will learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, from generating and validating business ideas to creating a comprehensive business plan. The course culminates in a pitch competition, where students will present their business ideas to industry professionals, gaining invaluable feedback and experience.

What They’ll Learn:

• Entrepreneurship Foundations: Understand the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and the challenges of starting a business.

• Idea Generation & Validation: Learn how to generate business ideas, conduct market research, and validate concepts.

• Business Planning: Develop a comprehensive business plan, including goals and business models.

• Market Research & Analysis: Conduct detailed market research, analyze competition, and create a marketing strategy.

• Branding & Marketing: Learn the principles of branding and create a brand identity, along with effective marketing strategies.

• Financial Planning & Management: Gain knowledge of business finance basics, including budgeting and pricing strategies.

• Operations & Management: Learn about business structures, legal considerations, and day-to-day operations.

• Launch & Growth Strategies: Prepare for launching a business, learn how to scale, and measure success.

This course is a full-on implementation course. That means we don't just talk, we get to work. By the end of this course your teen will not only have a plan for their business, but will also be in the process of setting it up and launching, including the opportunity to pitch it to prospective investors and/or business mentors (think mini-SharkTank)!

PLUS just for parents, we offer a private group with the other parents, weekly email updates with resources and more, AND two monthly live Q&A session/training with our instructor to empower you to best help your teen on their journey!

Why It’s Amazing:

• Pitch Competition: Students will have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas in a competitive environment, gaining real-world experience (you never know the possibilities).

• Gamified Learning: Daily action steps, challenges, and a point-based system make entrepreneurship exciting and engaging.

• Comprehensive Support: One-on-one guidance, private student groups, and access to all course materials for one year ensure a successful learning experience.

Your Teen Will Earn:

• 0.5 High School Credits

• Certificate of Completion

• Skills to Start and Grow Their Own Business

Perfect for Teens with an Entrepreneurial Spirit!