5-Week Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Week 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Mindset
- Objective: Understand what an entrepreneur is and why creativity + problem solving matter.
- Activities:
- Icebreaker: “If you could invent anything, what would it be?”
- Storytime: Share kid-friendly entrepreneur success stories (e.g., teen business owners).
- Brainstorm: Problems they see in their school, community, or daily life.
- Key Skills: Creativity, problem-solving, confidence building.
- Takeaway: “I can be an entrepreneur” mindset.
Week 2: Business Ideas & Planning
- Objective: Learn how to turn an idea into a simple business plan.
- Activities:
- Group activity: Pick one idea and describe it (product/service, who it helps, why it matters).
- Introduce the “Business Model Canvas” (kid-friendly version).
- Break students into small groups (by age or interest) to develop their own ideas.
- Key Skills: Planning, teamwork, communication.
- Takeaway: Draft of a basic business idea.
Week 3: Branding & Marketing
- Objective: Learn how to make people notice and love your idea.
- Activities:
- Create a name, logo, and slogan for their business.
- Intro to social media, flyers, word-of-mouth (age-appropriate).
- Role-play: “Sell your product in 30 seconds” (practice pitching).
- Key Skills: Creativity, communication, self-expression.
- Takeaway: A brand identity for their business.
Week 4: Money Matters (Financial Literacy Basics)
- Objective: Learn how money flows in a business.
- Activities:
- Explain costs, price, and profit in a simple way (lemonade stand example).
- Play a money simulation game (earn/play spending vs. saving).
- Each group sets a price for their product/service and estimates profits.
- Key Skills: Budgeting, math in real life, decision making.
- Takeaway: A mini budget and pricing strategy for their business.
Week 5: Pitch & Showcase Day
- Objective: Present their business idea to an audience.
- Activities:
- Practice elevator pitches.
- Host a Mini Shark Tank / Market Day (parents, teachers, or community members can “invest” with fake money or tickets).
- Celebrate effort with certificates or awards.
- Key Skills: Public speaking, leadership, confidence.
- Takeaway: Real experience presenting and validating an idea.
