Studies show that learning about entrepreneurship—from creating a business idea to marketing and selling a product—can help students build valuable skills for life.

Students involved in vocational and entrepreneurial activities learn critical thinking, collaboration, communication, information literacy, initiative, creativity, and accountability.   They also show an increase in:  

• academic performance

• problem-solving ability

• school attendance

• practical skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, money management, decision-making, personal responsibility and public speaking

• leadership skills

• job readiness

• resiliency

• connection to community