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Curriculum Overview
Entrepreneurship and Christian values
The curriculum is designed to run over a school year, divided into monthly themes, each focused on different aspects of entrepreneurship and Christian values. Each month includes weekly lessons, activities, and projects. This curriculum aims to not only teach the fundamentals of starting and running a business but also to integrate these lessons with Christian principles, helping teens develop both professionally and spiritually.
Program Outline
- Week 1:What is Entrepreneurship? Understanding the basics and the role of a Christian entrepreneur in society.
- Week 2:Leadership in Christianity: Exploring Biblical examples of leadership.
- Week 3:Ethical Entrepreneurship: How to make business decisions through a Christian lens.
- Week 4:Group Activity: Identify a community need and brainstorm business solutions.
- Week 1:Mission Statements and Vision: Crafting purpose-driven business ideas.
- Week 2:Setting Up Goals & Intellectual Property: Short-term and long-term planning with spiritual objectives.
- Week 3:Business Model Canvas: Simplifying business plans for teen understanding.
- Week 4:Workshop: Writing a business plan that reflects Christian values.
- Week 1:Understanding Your Audience: The importance of market research.
- Week 2:Engaging the Community: Using business to serve others.
- Week 3:Survey Methods: How to conduct effective research.
- Week 4:Project: Conduct a small-scale market research project.
- Week 1:Basics of Financial Management: Budgeting, saving, and investing.
- Week 2:Biblical Stewardship: What the Bible says about money management.
- Week 3:Fundraising and Resource Allocation: Raising money ethically.
- Week 4:Simulation: Manage a budget for a hypothetical business project.
- Week 1:Principles of Marketing: Introduction to marketing concepts.
- Week 2:Ethical Advertising: How to market honestly and respectfully.
- Week 3:Digital Marketing Basics: Utilizing social media and websites.
- Week 4:Group Activity: Create a marketing plan for a community service project.
- Week 1:Basics of Business Operations: Production, delivery, and service.
- Week 2:Serving through Business: Creating value for the community.
- Week 3:Guest Speaker: A Christian entrepreneur shares their journey.
- Week 4:Practical: Start a mini business that serves the community.
- Week 1:Scaling a Business: When and how to expand.
- Week 2:Maintaining Christian Values While Growing.
- Week 3:Case Study: Businesses that successfully scaled with ethics.
- Week 4:Plan: How to scale a project while maintaining its core Christian mission.
- Week 1:Review of the Year: Lessons learned, and skills gained.
- Week 2:Start Planning the Capstone Project: Ideation and team formation.
- Week 3:Work on Capstone Project: Applying all learned skills.
- Week 4: Presentation of Capstone Projects: Share projects with nexus members, families,
- Books:Entrepreneurship Made Easy-Kingdom Entrepreneurship Nexus by Rev Dr Michael Onwona Appiah, The Mindset of Kingdom Entrepreneur by Rev Dr Michael Onwona Appiah, and Ruach Yezmut-The Entrepreneur’s Personality by Rev Dr Michael Onwona Appiah.
- Videos:Inspirational talks from successful Christian entrepreneurs.
- Tools:Access to business planning software and budgeting tools.
- Mentorship:Regular sessions with local Christian business leaders.
Drawing from a diverse array of successful entrepreneurs who have integrated faith and business, YEN showcases real-world case studies that demonstrate the efficacy of its approach. From ancient traders who adhered to ethical principles to contemporary industry leaders who prioritize social impact, the program highlights a rich tapestry of examples illustrating the transformative power of belief in God's way.