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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
2024LEAD - Fundamentals8 Weeks
2025YES Level 1Q1: Theory - Business 101 & Proposal (16 Weeks)
Q3: Workshop - Idea Generation (8 Weeks)
2026YES Level 2Q1: Theory - Prioritize & Build (16 Weeks)
Q3: Workshop - BMC & VPC (8 Weeks)
2027YES Level 3Q1: Theory - Measure (16 Weeks)
Q3: Workshop - TRL & MVP (8 Weeks)
2028YES Level 4Learn & 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