Youth Entrepreneurship

Throughout this interactive 8-week course instructed by Mr. Mick Sweeney, AS Business Administration, students will participate in discussions, creative exercises, entrepreneurial activities, and project-based learning designed to help them think critically and communicate effectively while developing real-world leadership skills. By the end of the course, students will create and present their own business concept while gaining valuable experience in planning, branding, communication, and public speaking. This course is non-secretarian and therefore eligible to be paid with charter school funds. 
 
Level
This course is appropriate for middle school and early high school students, approximately grades 5th–9th.
No prior business experience is required.
 
Curriculum
Lemonade to Leadership By Bonnie Drew (IEW)
 
Your student will:
Build leadership confidence
Learn foundational business concepts
Strengthen communication skills
Practice creativity and innovation
Explore branding and marketing
Learn basic financial literacy
Learn goal setting and planning
Gain experience in presenting ideas clearly and confidently
 
Meeting Schedule
8 weekly live online classes
45–60 minute live interactive sessions
Course schedule and meeting times decided by first registered family