Teen Entrepreneurs
General Course Information
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Grades: 7-9
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Class Size: 2-20 students
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Class Length: 5 hours (instruction) + 3-5 hours (project work)
About the Course
KICK START YOUR TEEN'S ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY TODAY!
Teen Entrepreneurs is an empowering and comprehensive course designed to teach teens the essential aspects of launching a business, while also instilling the principles of social responsibility.
Throughout this dynamic course, students will dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship. They will explore key concepts such as identifying market opportunities, developing a unique value proposition, creating a compelling brand, and building a strong customer base. We will guide them through real-world examples and engaging exercises, providing them with a hands-on learning experience.
We also focus on the social impact of entrepreneurship. As part of the course, students will have the opportunity to connect with an international organization dedicated to a cause that is close to their heart. Together, they will collaborate and raise funds to support this cause, contributing to a greater purpose and leaving a lasting impact. We have previously partnered with Doctors without Borders, Musicians without Borders, Caritas, UNICEF, UNHCR and many more.
Topics Covered
- Developing the idea: Ideation and Market Research
- Business Planning and Getting Organized
- Branding and Marketing -including identifying the values of the company and outreach to news agencies.
- Product / Service Development given that students are challenged to make a business with zero capital.
- Operations & Logistics - this includes creating a product page online and ensuring that pre-sale orders are available
- Sales & Customer Acquisition - this includes working on their sales pitches and being able to present themselves in a professional way.
- Financial Management - this includes cost estimates, forward projections and real-time sales management.
- Legal and Regulatory - researching any laws that apply to their business. For example, even a lemonade stand requires health and safety compliance, and city permits if on public grounds.
- Scaling and Growth Strategies - how do they build a business that can easily scale larger and keep growing?
- Launching their Business - doing everything they need to ensure a smooth and successful launch, including customer service and responding to queries.
- Building Legacy Clients and Advocates - it doesn’t just end with the pop-up store, students also learn how to harness these legacy clients they have built and make them into advocates for future teen businesses.
Location details
Online courses
Our online e-courses have live instruction on either Zoom or Google Meet. Details will be sent to you after your purchase.
In-person courses
We offer in-person courses across Greater Toronto Area. (Note: some locations listed on the map may not be availlable for this course.)
Learning objectives
Our standard of excellence
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Be better than the best
As students advance through the grades of ExplorerHop financial education courses, they develop industry level skills and strategies. In Level 5 of the Camp Millionaire series, students are taught at a 3rd-year university level. In Level 8 they utilize concepts that are taught at a Masters level.
When a student completes an entire ExplorerHop course series, they are equipped with the knowledge of a strong industry professional.
Make a difference to your family
ExplorerHop students learn how to plan for their future. Early financial literacy empowers children to understand and challenge how the world works. When your child understands the value of money, they can begin actualizing practical ways to grow it.
What is the app?
Many of our courses offer the choice to purchase a supplementary app. The app is an engaging online learning module designed for your child. Each stage of the module offers exclusive content and interactive games that will help your child progress through the course. With the app your child will have access to these resources at all times, allowing for additional learning and support between classes. The app is offered through Canvas, and the student will be set up after starting the course.
If you want your child to squeeze the most out of this experience, the app is a must-have!
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