Business Education & Entrepreneur Skill Development Program
This program is designed for K-12 students (grades 5 and above) across the USA to nurture their business acumen and entrepreneurial skills. It is offered by SILAMBU in collaboration with Harvard Business Education Online and Eastern Michigan University.
Programs Offered
LEAD (Little Entrepreneur Aspiration Discovery)
A foundational program running from September to November.
YES (Youth Entrepreneur Success)
A multi-year, advanced program from January to April, structured in four levels.
Key Features
Comprehensive Course Pack
Access to a comprehensive course pack on Harvard Business Education Online.
Harvard Simulations & Case Studies
Engagement with Harvard Business School simulations and real-world industry case studies.
Tailored Curriculum
A tailored curriculum designed to foster young entrepreneurs.
Industry Support
Potential support from partners like Panasonic.
Program Overview & Timeline
| Year | Program/Level | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LEAD - Fundamentals | 8 Weeks |
| 2025 | YES Level 1 | Q1: Theory - Business 101 & Proposal (16 Weeks) Q3: Workshop - Idea Generation (8 Weeks) |
| 2026 | YES Level 2 | Q1: Theory - Prioritize & Build (16 Weeks) Q3: Workshop - BMC & VPC (8 Weeks) |
| 2027 | YES Level 3 | Q1: Theory - Measure (16 Weeks) Q3: Workshop - TRL & MVP (8 Weeks) |
| 2028 | YES Level 4 | Learn & Launch / CRL & Launch, leading to a Launch Startup (16 Weeks) |
Training Modules
Understanding Business Opportunities
Idea Generation
Idea Validation & Protection
Risk Assessment
TRL (Technology Readiness Level)
POC to MVP (Proof of Concept to Minimum Viable Product)
Marketing
MRL & CRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level & Commercialization Readiness Level)
Product Launch