the entrepreneurs of tomorrow… are in your classroom today!

The Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow…

Are in Your Classroom Today!

The 105th AnnualConnecticut Business Educators Association Conference

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Rose Bednarz-Luglio, Gateway Community College

Dennis Brown, Connecticut Community Investment Corporation CTCIC

• What is entrepreneurship?

• Why is entrepreneurship education important?

• What are you doing now?

• What do you want to do?

What is micro enterprise?

• A locally owned business

• A business with fewer than 10 employees

• A business capitalized with less than $ 50 K

source: MERG

Financial impact of micro enterprise

• Generates jobs

• Dollars stay in state

• Builds solid economic base

source: MERG

Entrepreneurship Courses and Activities

• Developing Curriculum

• Engaging Guest Speakers and Mentors

• Locating Resources

• Identifying Funding Opportunities

Developing Curriculum

• Program of study

• Comprehensive courses

• Integrated into existing Business courses

• Integrated across the Curriculum

Engaging Guest Speakers and Mentors

• Entrepreneurs

• Small business owners

• Angels

• Resources

Business and Organization Resources

• Trade Associations

• SBA , CSBDC, SCORE

• DECD, CERC

• CEDF, CTCIC

• Colleges/Schools/Libraries

• Consultants

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION RESOURCES

Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education

• Apply the National Content Standards for Entrepreneurship Education

• Use the Consortium website to find up-to-date information, resources, and training

• Connect with Entrepreneurship Education leaders in your region, nationally, and internationally

National Entrepreneurship Week USA

February 21-28, 2009

• US House of Representatives Resolution

• CT Governor’s Proclamation

• State Calendars

GET INVOLVED!

http://nationaleweek.com/

Thank you for joining us!

The Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow…

Are in Your Classroom Today!