Entrepreneurship Resources

Be the “E” Entrepreneurship 4-HCCS Curriculum
Be the “E” Entrepreneurship 4-HCCS curriculum is a new and exciting way for middle and high school youth to learn if they have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Download the Be the "E" Entrepreneurship curriculum handout (PDF format, requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader) and learn more about what’s included in the exceptional youth Activity Guide and Helper’s Guide. Part of the 4-HCCS curriculum system is now online. Be the “E” has an online component called Projects Online. It can be used to expand the learning experience of the Activity Guide and includes additional activities and resources. Visit www.n4hccs.org and click on “Projects Online.” Then click on “Entrepreneurship.”

Be the "E" Presentation
Download the Be the "E" presentation (MS PowerPoint format) and use it to provide an overview of the curriculum's goals and highlights. Feel free to modify this presentation to meet the needs of your audience.

Going Solo
Going Solo is a complete package for guiding aspiring entrepreneurs into the world of business ownership. The materials are flexible and the adaptable design can be customized for virtually any setting. The program targets high school youth and is very hands-on, including utilizing a computer game to provide a more realistic experience. Going Solo is the curriculum used for the Michigan 4-H Exploration Days session, “Be Your Own Boss.” Read about “Be Your Own Boss” in the Fall 2006 edition of Michigan 4-H Today. For more information, contact Dave Ivan, Director, MSU Clinton County Extension Office at 989-224-5240 or ivand@msu.edu.

Hot Shot Business
www.hotshotbusiness.com
This award winning Internet simulation game gives millions of boys and girls the chance to runs a business in Opportunity City. The Kauffman Foundation teamed up with Disney on this creative site. A Teacher’s Guide is available along with numerous lessons. For youth ages 9 to 12.

Youngbiz.com
www.youngbiz.com
This teen resource Web site is dedicated to helping youth create their own business models and entrepreneurial skills.