Parents & Educators
Why Learning About Entrepreneurship and Business Creation
Matters to Young People NOW
Entrepreneurs are the engines of America's economy, accounting for the vast majority of new job creation and the development of new innovations. Entrepreneurs can develop and thrive anywhere. Some people just have it! But, for the rest of us, training, support and education help.
Individuals who receive entrepreneurship training, at all ages, are more likely to start a business, and, most importantly, to sustain and grow a business. These companies are the cornerstone of future economic growth, job creation and wealth generation.
"From the earliest days of our founding, America has been the story of ordinary people who dare to dream. We are a nation that says, "I may not have a lot of money but I have this great idea for a new company."
President Barack Obama, 2011
- Gallup studies show 7 out of 10 high school students want to start their own companies
- According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, more than 50% of all new jobs and the nation's innovation comes from small businesses. New firms add an average of 3 million jobs in their first year, while older companies lose 1 million jobs annually
In our innovation economy, young people will most likely work for an entrepreneur or be one.
Read About Our Awesome Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneuring Youth partners with innovative school and community organizations that want to transform their classroom and organizations into "centers of experiential learning and business creation."
What we provide to our partners:
For Instructors:
- Initial training and ongoing coaching to implement all phases of the Entrepreneurial Pathway Model
- Flexible, adaptable resources
- Expertise in designing a tailored program that fits the needs of young people
- A support system that includes instructional coaching
- Access to companies and professionals that can expose students to a broad range of professions
- Funding to attend related professional development programs
- Outcomes' evaluation methods and guidance for applying the results
- Teacher internships with local companies and new tools for engaging students in learning and exploration of emerging innovation economy
- Recognition at our annual event/seminar
For Young People:
- Funding for field trips and materials of interest
- Business start-up funding
- Pathways of entrepreneurial learning beyond the first Entrepreneuring Youth program
- Opportunities to enter a regional business plan competition
- Access to national recognition programs
- Volunteer coaches in all phases of learning and business creation
- Opportunity for an internship in selected entrepreneurial firms
- Awareness of emerging careers in diverse businesses
- Networking opportunities with peers and the entrepreneurial business sector
Entrepreneuring Youth Programs Focus on the Following Essential Life Skills and Knowledge:
| Self-Esteem and Personal Branding | Basic Math Computation |
| Flexibility, Adaptability | Communication, in All Forms |
| Initiative, Resourcefulness and Accountability | Change Management |
| Leadership and Decision Making | Risk Management and Financial Responsibility |
| Working Effectively with Others | Business Creation and Management |
For more information about a program partnership contact: cathyb@eyouthamerica.org
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