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Kids Entrepreneurship

 

We believe in kid’s potential to positively impact the world, and we are committed to empowering and equipping them with the skills and mindset they’ll need to do just that. It is our sincere hope to teach them a love for business, and start-ups, through mentoring programs that engage, entertain, challenge, and inspire young minds to reach for the stars, and help civilization to the next level. We’re confident that the next google, the next amazon , or the next tesla like idea exists with our community. As leaders within the entrepreneurial world, we’re here to support that.

How to Start your Own Business- Entrepreneurship for kids

Description

Class Experience

We expect you to bring In this weekly, ongoing class students will explore what make a strong business idea, brainstorm their own business ideas and identify characteristics of successful Entrepreneurs. Have you ever thought about owning your own business? If so, what would the business be?

Week 1- What is an Entrepreneur?

·       Understand what make a strong business idea

·       Brainstorm your own business idea

·       Identify characteristics of successful Entrepreneurs


Activity - Research successful Entrepreneurs.
Week 2 - Identify the Problem, Need or Want
·   Identify possible first steps in starting a business after developing an idea
Activity - Discuss and Explore Business Ideas
Week 3 - Create a solution - Create a Business Plan
·   Identify possible first steps in starting a business after developing an idea
·   Understand the importance and purpose of a business plan
·   Describe elements that should be included in a business plan
·   Analyze several sample businesses plans and their effectiveness. 
Activity - Analyze Sample Business Plans

Kid Time Story! What Does It Mean To be An Entrepreneur? 

Week 4 - Sell the Solution
·   Explain various ways to fund a new business
·   Analyze sample elevator pitches and their effectiveness
·   Understand how social media marketing can help reach their target audience
·   Identify key considerations when hiring for their new business 
Activity - Research fund opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs. 
 Week 5 - Pitch Your Business Idea
·   Apply their knowledge on creating a business
·   Craft a business presentation, advertisement, and elevator pitch  
Activity:  Present their business elevator pitch
This class cycles and repeats beginning with week 1 to 5
NOTE:  that you are not making an actual product; you will be working on the business idea, plan, pitch, and marketing strategy that you would present to potential investors (classmates).

 

Learning Goals

 

Students will understand what makes a strong business idea, brainstorm their own business ideas and identify characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and socialize with other students that share their passion of becoming a business owner
 

Duration:

 

  • 45 Minutes per week in class and an estimated 0-1 hour per week outside of class.

 

HOW DO I APPLY?

Complete an application here: https://acanea.ca/contact-form/