Summer Springboard
Middle School Business & Entrepreneurship
ACADEMIC COURSE


TURN YOUR IDEAS INTO A REAL BUSINESS AND HAVE FUN LEARNING.
Course Highlights
- Collaborate to invent a business idea from scratch in a team setting.
- Develop strategies to market and sell your innovative product or service.
- Create a compelling business plan to impress mentors and potential investors.
- Pitch your venture in a fun, Shark Tank–style presentation to expert panel.
- Engage with entrepreneurs and visit local businesses during hands-on excursions.
- Experience the iconic landmarks with new friends.
Summer Springboard
Middle School Business & Entrepreneurship
Course Overview
Students in this program will become part of a new company they devise and will work in teams on various aspects of the new business.
They will dive into the world of business and learn how companies work. Students will explore the secrets of making things, telling people about them, and selling them.
They will get a chance to hear stories from entrepreneurs who have started small and made it big. The program culminates in a Shark Tank-style pitch presentation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Outcome #1
Collaborate to develop a unique business idea, emphasizing teamwork and creative problem-solving.
Outcome #2
Design a business plan, covering aspects like marketing, finance, and operations.
Outcome #3
Gain confidence public speaking by presenting business ideas to peers and mentors.
Outcome #4
Engage with guest speakers and industry professionals to gain real-world business insights.
Summer Springboard
Middle School Business & Entrepreneurship
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