The Young Entrepreneurship Pilot Program is a Ministry of Education Initiative supporting the development of an entrepreneurial mindset in students.
Eligible students may receive seed funding to create prototypes and launch a business.
Who is eligible to apply for the Young Entrepreneurship Pilot Program?
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Any grade 7 -12 YRDSB educator supporting a club of students with a business idea
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Any grade 7 - 12 YRDSB classroom educator engaging students in entrepreneurship
Applications
Clubs are required to:
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Secure a teacher advocate
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Submit a business plan for the club or individual/group business plans*
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Have a business mentor*
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Complete 4 hours of self-directed Entrepreneurship training
Please connect with a classroom teacher at your school who will then speak to the Experiential Learning Consultant.
Classrooms are required to:
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Review and submit business plans that require seed funding*
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Report on the number and type of student businesses*
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Have at least one class business mentor
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Have students complete 4 hours of in-class self-directed training or classroom instruction on Entrepreneurship
Please connect with a classroom teacher at your school who will then speak to the Experiential Learning Consultant.
4 Hours of Self Directed Learning
Junior Achievement offers self-directed learning modules for students.
The recommended courses are:
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Be Entrepreneurial
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Entrepreneurial Trades (Self-directed)
For more information visit Junior Achievement's website.