Jr. Entrepreneur Challenge
Learn about business by designing a product and starting your very own e-commerce store!
Ages
10 - 13
Course Overview
Over one semester (18 sessions), each young entrepreneur will design a product and launch their very own online store. This course is designed to be fun and inspiring, while helping students develop confidence, and valuable skills in communication, strategic thinking and organisation.
The students will come away with a product they've designed, a website they manage, a compelling sales pitch and real sales! It's the ultimate business experience for pre-teens who have outgrown the lemonade stand.
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STUDENT PRODUCTS!
The Student Experience
Design
a product
1
Order your product
2
Create a website
3
Sell your product
4
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Die Cut Stickers
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Your Jr Entrepreneur Coach
Hey, I'm Mel!
I'm a qualified primary school teacher and a Certified Entrepreneurial Mindset Practitioner.
I love watching the students in this program develop their confidence, empathy, resilience and communication.
Outside of running the Jr Entrepreneur Challenge, I run my own business contracting my services as a Social Media & Marketing and Mindset coach & consultant.
I look forward to meeting you soon!
Mel
Putting ideas into practice every class
Each session follows a 5-step cycle designed to expose students to knew ideas and immediately give them the opportunity to apply those ideas themselves after class.
Developing soft skills for their future
We provide structured and personalised ways to develop soft skills. Students will actively participate in real-world projects to practice and acquire the essential skills they need for the future.
Course Details
Week
Lesson Outcomes
Skills Developed
1. Design Your Product
1
2
3
4
5
6
Getting to know your audience other
Sketching your design ideas
Preparing to ask others for feedback
Getting feedback from each other
Iterating on your design
Preparing a print-ready design file
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Confidence
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Communication
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Giving Feedback
Focus Area
Week
Lesson Outcomes
Skills Developed
2. Manufacture your product
7
8
9
Exploring different production options
Understanding pricing, cost and profit
Submitting your design proof
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Empathy
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Rapid Prototyping
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Handling Feedback
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Incorporating Feedback
Focus Area
Week
Lesson Outcomes
Skills Developed
3. Create an online store
10
11
12
13
Branding your business
Writing the copy for your website
Creating your own Wix website #1
Creating your own Wix website #2
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Self Management
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Digital Literacy
Focus Area
Week
Lesson Outcomes
Skills Developed
4. Sell your products
14
15
16
17
18
Understanding sales fundamentals
Exploring sales strategies and funnels
Creating marketing and sales materials
Executing on your sales strategy
Planning for the future of your business
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Digital Literacy
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Written Communication
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Arithmetic
Focus Area
This Program is For You If...
We only take a small number of students for the Jr Entrepreneur Challenge and want to bring in the families who will enthusiastically participate in the program to get the most out of it. As such, we've put together a quick guide to help you decide if the Jr Entrepreneur Challenge is for you!
For You
Not For You
Your child is excited about the idea of starting a business and will enjoy designing their own product and brand.
Having someone ‘babysit’ your child for a session each week is your primary motivation for enrolling.
You are excited to talk with your child about their product ideas, marketing strategy and business finances.
You aren't going to read our before and after class emails.
You are willing to attach a credit card to your child's drop shipping account OR pay $12 - 27 for the first batch of your child's products. (More info).
You aren't willing to keep your child accountable to weekly assignments.
Your child isn't excited about the idea of business or entrepreneurship
You are willing to help your child set up the necessary internet accounts and, if applicable, are responsible for the account costs (payment not required).
You are willing to watch tutorial videos or reach out for support if you or your child have issues with any of the weekly assignments before the next session.
Join Our Next Challenge
We run the Jr Entrepreneur Challenge periodically but we're always gathering interest, so if you'd like to be involved in our next cohort, fill out the following form and we'll be in touch shortly!