Free Future Founders-led virtual workshops for Chicago Public Schools interested in bringing entrepreneurship and innovation into the classroom.
We are now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. If interested, please apply by clicking “Inquire” and completing the form. We will follow up with more information.
FOR CHICAGO SCHOOLS
RUN OVER 1-5 CLASS PERIODS
CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY
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
The Art of Ideation Unlock your students’ creative potential and teach them how to brainstorm like the pros
Guerrilla Marketing Challenge Introduce your students to key marketing concepts by experimenting with guerrilla marketing
Startup Sprint Have students go from identifying a problem all the way to presenting their MVP prototype in a business pitch
Student Internships & Accelerators In addition to workshops, Future Founders offers CPS students paid internships and startup accelerator opportunities
AVAILABLE WORKSHOP TOPICS
Like any good entrepreneur, we believe the best way to learn is to do. That’s why we’ve developed a diverse range of hands-on, Future Founders-led workshops to suit a variety of time commitments and desired learning outcomes.
Current Future Founders workshop offerings include: The Art of Ideation, Guerrilla Marketing Challenge, and Startup Sprint.
In addition to workshops, Future Founders also offers interested students paid internship opportunities.
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. To see if your school is a fit, please fill out our Inquiry Form.
How can I bring this program to my school?
We love to hear from interested school partners! Please fill out the Workshop Inquiry Form and someone from our team will follow up with more information.
What does Future Founders need from a school partner?
The basic requirements are: Approval from the administration, a committed and engaged teacher, and at least 1-5 available class periods (duration depends on selected workshop topic).
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 support. We work with both public and charter schools but prioritize schools in historically underserved and disinvested communities. To see if your school is a fit, please fill our our Workshop Inquiry Form.
What types of workshops do you offer?
Future Founders currently offers 3 virtual workshop topics, including: The Art of Ideation, Guerrilla Marketing Challenge, and Startup Sprint.
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