CyndiLJ Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 We have been self-employed for many years, and it is important to us that our kids gain some knowledge about business ownership. I have done some research but haven't found anything all that great for curricula or materials. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutella08 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Might be too young for your kids, but Secret Millionaires Club with Warren Buffet is pretty fun: http://www.smckids.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Nevermind :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyndiLJ Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 Our kids have been working with my hubby since they were toddlers...seriously! They have stocked coolers, washed dishes, counted money, etc. But we want to have something as a guideline to get them started thinking more critically about whether self-employment is a path for them to consider. I have at least two of our five who are already talking about it. Surely there is SOMETHING out there for the younger set to introduce business ownership! Have we totally gone so far the "everyone is college bound way" that we no longer have materials to help encourage and teach about being self-employed? I hope not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 This is some that I have found. Business operations course information http://www.ownershipbootcamp.com/#!curriculum/ckqh http://www.aspira.org/files/documents/entrepreneurship/Intro.pdf Arkansas small business operation curriculum framework http://ace.arkansas.gov/cte/informationForms/curriculumFrameworks/Documents/Frameworks/Business/Small%20Business%20Operations4-11-12.pdf Course syllabus from a community college. http://www.tri-c.edu/workforce/GoldmanSachs/Pages/Curriculum.aspx ETA: Free curriculum by request, eligible for high school economic credit. http://www.yacenter.org/entrepreneurship/get-ahead-for-business.html Another curriculum requiring registration http://eitccurriculum.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Curriculum - How to Start and Operate a Small Business (Steve Mariotti) -- high school textbook -- SEE USED COPY for under $2 (here is companion website -- you may have to buy textbook new ($75) direct from Pearson to have access to website) - Get aHead for Business -- FREE curriculum and competition from Young Americans: Center for Financial Education - The New Youth Entrepreneur -- 12 modules; $70 curriculum for grades 5-8 - Amaze Online: High School Business Courses -- Entrepreneurship & Creative Innovation (grade 11; 60 hours); Internet Marketing (grade 12; 120 hours) -- for a $100 limited license fee; courses start August 2013 Specific info for starting a business - SCORE -- non-profit of mentors, tools, counseling, workshops - U.S. SBA (Small Business Association): Teen Business Link -- tips for making business plan; funding your business; legal matters; online community for interacting with other teen entrepreneurs; etc. Young Entrepreneurs -- encouragement - Entrepreneur -- online magazine, with a page with articles specifically for/about young entrepreneurs Student Business/Entrepreneurial Groups - DECA -- high school/college group; even some scholarships available! -- will need to participate via public school chapter - Junior Achievement -- a K-12 program to inspire/prepare young people for global economy (JA high school programs) -- even some scholarships available! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosyne Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 How to Build a Startup (https://www.udacity.com/course/ep245) is a great free course that may prove to be of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyndiLJ Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 Awesome! Thanks so much...I have a lot to check out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Junior Achievement has fantastic materials for all ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Dave Ramsey has some materials too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbarajon Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Perhaps your children would benefit from career assessment tests, to give them an idea of what opportunities are available to them based on their skills and interests. Check out this link: http://www.babson.edu/graduate/career-development/Pages/process.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrousel Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Are JA materials available to homeschoolers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Are JA materials available to homeschoolers? Yes, they are. You will probably have to buy for a class, though. Some of the material,like "My Company," must be done with a group, though. You'll also have to go to a short training session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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