How to Start a Youth Entrepreneur Program
Some say entrepreneurs are born, others argue that they are made. Either ways, they need an opportunity that would exploit their talents and bring out the entrepreneur within them. Youth Entrepreneur Programs are specifically designed to do that in young people, who have yet to get familiar with their entrepreneurial skill. Just like every other program, you need to establish the basics first, in order to make it a success.
Instructions
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What's your plan?
The first and foremost step is to determine the nature of the program that you're going to run. Would it focus on the financial aspects of the business, coming up with new ideas or simply organizing workshops in order to help young people establish their businesses. Moreover, you also need to determine the duration or length of your program, so that you may set goals accordingly.
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Recruit your team
Gather a group of people that will help you in running the program. Select from a pool of teachers, students and professionals while building your team. These people belonging from different backgrounds would help the youngster in understanding the basic concepts of entrepreneurship, as well as providing them information regarding the field. You can also attract interested candidates through free advertising such as Facebook or Twitter, or simply by spreading word of mouth.
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Develop a website
Creating a website would add the reliability factor in your program, as it expresses your commitment to the program. Moreover the website also gives your program an official outlook, which is a good for the image of it. -
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Get sponsorship
You cannot convert your idea turn into a successful program without considerable investment, and for that purpose you'll need sponsorship. Visit potential stakeholders who might have an interest in the program, and would help achieve mutual goals. This includes small businesses and corporations, as well as charity organizations whose main objective is the welfare of the society. -
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Look for potential candidates
Once you've got it all planned regarding the establishment of the program. The next thing you need to do is to look out for the young people who have the determination, passion and skill to be a successful entrepreneur. Try to spread the word about your organization and what it intends to do in order to lure them to join your program. You can also visit schools for the purpose of targeting more young bright minds. -
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Select a venue and get settled
Try talking to the local schools, business owners and charity organizations regarding a place to conduct your program at no cost at all. Charity organizations are your best shot, as they would support an idea that would help in creating a better society. If not, try asking a family member or a friend if they can lend you the space. And if all fails, you'll have to organize that at your own place. -
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Launching event
Organize a proper launching for your event so that people in the locality realize your presence and purpose. Such events really help organizations as a means to advertise themselves, and are considered to be more of a promotional stunt by them. The launching event would help attracting future investors and interested candidates who would like to apply in the program.
