A series of high-energy, in-class workshops to equip high school students with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the 21st Century.
FOR CHICAGO SCHOOLS
12 WEEKLY IN-CLASS SESSIONS
RUN AT YOUR SCHOOL
FREE FOR CPS SCHOOLS
LED BY OUR INSTRUCTORS
Entrepreneurship education plays a powerful role in youth development as its framework supports key aspects of student success: 21st Century skill-building, social and emotional core competencies, and career exposure. Our work, in partnership with incredible schools like yours, is proven to equip students with the skills and mindset they need to succeed in the future.
EMPOWERING SCHOOLS & STUDENTS
Discover amplifies the work schools are already doing to create well-rounded students. With minimal resources and commitment, Discover seamlessly integrates a proven, results-driven S.E.L. course directly into your school, and empowers students with vital 21st century skills.
Industry Informed Curriculum Programs incorporate latest entrepreneurship, business and tech content
Entrepreneur Led Diverse entrepreneurs from Chicago serve as our instructors
STEM Integration Program lessons incorporate and encourage STEM development
Turnkey Implementation Easy implementation with minimal staff time and resources required
Off-Site Field Trip Students immersed into entrepreneurship ecosystem with field trip (Demo Day)
Experiential Learning Lessons include fun project-based learning and lively group discussions
Career Exposure Introduces students to new career paths and opportunities
21st Century Skill Development Students walk away with skills to succeed in jobs of the future
DRIVEN BY EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Like any good entrepreneur, we believe the best way to learn is to do. Discover is a hands-on experiential learning program, with active weekly projects, lively discussion groups, and an off-site field trip where students can engage with other aspiring young entrepreneurs.
Serving Youth Across Chicago
Future Founders works with schools all across Chicagoland. We see our work through the lens of equity and we focus on school communities and students who don’t have access to the same opportunities, resources, and support. We work with both public and charter schools but prioritize schools in historically underserved and disinvested communities. For schools that fall outside of these parameters, we also offer paid programming options.
How can I bring this program to my school?
We love to hear from interested school partners! Please fill out the Discover Inquiry Form and someone from our team will follow up to learn more and discuss if it could be a fit.
What does Future Founders need from a school partner?
The basic (not exhaustive) requirements are: Approval from the administration, committed and engaged teacher(s), and at least 2 classes per session.
What schools does Future Founders partner with?
We see our work through the lens of equity and we focus our work on school communities and students who don’t have access to the same opportunities, resources, and supports. We work with both public and charter schools but prioritize schools in historically underserved and disinvested communities. For schools that fall outside of these parameters, we also offer paid programming options.
When do the programs run?
We run three program cycles per year, fall, winter, and spring, and programs run for 12 weeks. If you’re interested in partnering but missed the current cycle, please don’t hesitate to reach out and inquire about upcoming program cycles.
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