Youth Business Leadership Curriculum

Summary:
Students will work on a small business plan with the objective of presenting their plan and discussing their experience on the last day of class. Students will be required to practice networking and soft skills by contacting employers for information about their business as well as connecting with a professional as an email pen pal to practice online networking and professionalism. Students will also work in small groups to practice soft skills and teamwork, while helping each other develop their projects. Students will be taught critical thinking and goal setting by use of SMART goals and SWOT analysis. These skills will be applied to develop their project. Conflict resolution and appropriate work behavior will also be taught. Professionals will present and participate in a question & answer session with students weekly to share their professional, real-world experiences and model professional behavior