Be Entrepreneurial

Be Entrepreneurial

JA’s Be Entrepreneurial inspires students to imagine a business venture while still in school.

Through this interactive program, facilitated by volunteers in collaboration with the classroom teacher, students identify entrepreneurial concepts, including product, service, competitive advantage and target market. The program gives students an understanding of the important role planning plays in starting a business. Be Entrepreneurial also helps students develop an awareness of resources that are available to entrepreneurs.

By the end of Be Entrepreneurial, students will have created their own business plan. They will inspire them to see new opportunities, innovate and start businesses.

Key Outcomes

Introduction to entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Focus: product or service
Determining competitive advantage
Defining a target market
Developing the business
Business planning
Reflections on becoming an entrepreneur
Moving forward with entrepreneurship

Like other JA programs, Be Entrepreneurial is student-centred and skills-focused. It is delivered by a qualified business volunteer in 4 one-hour sessions over 4-5 class visits, at no cost to schools or groups.

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JA has provided me with a realistic view on what is needed to start a business from the ground up and how to effectively execute a business plan.
Achiever, Company Program, Surrey

It's really amazing to see the light bulb come on and watch the students start discussing and debating about different companies and investments!
Mike H., Volunteer, Victoria

Thank you so much for coming in and for all of your hard work with our kids. The kids absolutely loved you and really enjoyed the program. We would LOVE to have you back next year!
Hiba F., Teacher, Surrey

From this JA program I learned more about all the things my Dad has to make decision about and all the hard work he has to do in his business. I really want to work in my Dad’s construction business soon!
Achiever, Abbotsford

My favorite part was learning how to start managing our money and be careful about getting debt so we don’t get into money trouble.
Achiever, Prince George

I absolutely love being a volunteer for JA. It’s an amazing opportunity to help our youth to grow and become successful adults.
Nitasha Stampflee, Volunteer, Nechako Valley

JA has played a huge part in making me what I am today. They have shown me what the future could hold for me if I work hard and pursue my passion.
Miguel Widjaja, Achiever, 2015

JA taught me growth and comfort do not co-exist. This is a lesson I've carried forward to address new challenges and succeed in a constantly changing world.
Loretta Yang, Achiever, 2011

My time with JA was the foundation on which I built my analytical and leadership skills, and this was the spark that ignited my passion for finance.
Samantha Wu, Achiever, 2011

It's always a pleasure to be in the classroom and share my knowledge and experience with the students. I believe in the goals of JA, and enjoy people and other volunteers.
Haji Charania, Volunteer, Victoria

The students who have gone through a JA program are more confident in their abilities, more willing to challenge themselves and seek leadership positions, and tend to set higher goals for themselves in the future.
Lee Nipp, Teacher, Vancouver