COURSE CODE: 9093
Entrepreneurship
SCED Code:
12053
Virginia Extended Description:
I
Suggested Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Duration: 36 Weeks
Hours: 140
Credits: 1
Prerequisite:
None
OSHA Compliance Required?:
No
This course introduces students to the dynamic world of creating, owning, and launching their own ventures. Students will learn concepts and techniques for planning an entrepreneurial venture, using design thinking and business model development. Students will learn about financial statements, marketing principles, sales and customer service, and basic economic principles required for successful business operation. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
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Course Sequences
A combination of this course and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses, is a concentration sequence. Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses based on their career pathways. A program completer is a student who has met the requirements for a CTE concentration sequence and all other requirements for high school graduation or an approved alternative education program.
Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)
- Business of Retail: Operations and Profit Examination
- College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA+)
- Customer Service and Sales Certification Assessment
- Intuit Design for Delight Innovator Certification Examination
- Intuit Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) Examination
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination
- Virtual Enterprise Certification Assessment
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Virginia’s High Demand Occupations and Apprenticeable Occupations
Section § 2.2-2472 of the Code of Virginia requires the Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD) to publish a list of jobs, trades, and professions for which a high demand for qualified workers exists or is projected. The Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) collaborated with the VBWD and related stakeholders to develop the high demand occupations list. VOEE’s mission is to leverage data to inform educational programming, policy, and workforce partnerships across the Commonwealth. See also the Virginia 2024 High Demand Occupations Dashboard.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code, Occupation Description, and Active Apprenticeable Occupation status (Yes/No per the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry).
| SOC Code | Occupation Description | Apprenticeable Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| 132011 | Accountants and Auditors | No |
| 433031 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | Yes |
| 132061 | Financial Examiners | No |
| 132082 | Tax Preparers | No |
| 433011 | Bill and Account Collectors | No |
| 132041 | Credit Analysts | No |
| 132072 | Loan Officers | No |
| 132071 | Credit Counselors | No |
| 132054 | Financial Risk Specialists | No |
| 132051 | Financial and Investment Analysts | No |
| 132031 | Budget Analysts | No |
| 131031 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | No |
| 413021 | Insurance Sales Agents | No |
| 131141 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | No |
| 132053 | Insurance Underwriters | No |
| 413031 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | No |
| 113031 | Financial Managers | No |
| 132052 | Personal Financial Advisors | Yes |
| 113131 | Training and Development Managers | No |
| 272022 | Coaches and Scouts | No |
| 399031 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | No |
| 273091 | Interpreters and Translators | No |
| 291031 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | No |
| 253041 | Tutors | No |
| 131082 | Project Management Specialists | No |
| 151253 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | No |
| 113021 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | No |
| 152051 | Data Scientists | No |
| 151242 | Database Administrators | No |
| 119199 | Managers, All Other | No |
| 151255 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | No |
| 113012 | Administrative Services Managers | No |
| 111021 | General and Operations Managers | No |
| 119021 | Construction Managers | No |
| 113013 | Facilities Managers | No |
| 113051 | Industrial Production Managers | No |
| 152031 | Operations Research Analysts | No |
| 112032 | Public Relations Managers | No |
| 112022 | Sales Managers | No |
| 119151 | Social and Community Service Managers | No |
| 113071 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | No |
| 113061 | Purchasing Managers | No |
| 113121 | Human Resources Managers | No |
| 151243 | Database Architects | No |
| 131111 | Management Analysts | Yes |
| 271024 | Graphic Designers | No |
| 292056 | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | No |
| 392011 | Animal Trainers | Yes |
| 319096 | Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | No |
| 172081 | Environmental Engineers | No |
| 192041 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | No |
| 474041 | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | No |
| 195011 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Yes |
| 372021 | Pest Control Workers | No |
| 518031 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Yes |
| 194031 | Chemical Technicians | No |
| 537011 | Conveyor Operators and Tenders | No |
| 173029 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Yes |
| 194042 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | No |
| 194071 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | No |
| 173027 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Yes |
| 373013 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | No |
| 452091 | Agricultural Equipment Operators | Yes |
| 493011 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | No |
| 493042 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Yes |
| 274011 | Audio and Video Technicians | No |
| 274021 | Photographers | No |
| 272012 | Producers and Directors | No |
| 273042 | Technical Writers | No |
| 492022 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Yes |
| 271025 | Interior Designers | No |
| 271029 | Designers, All Other | No |
| 292034 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Yes |
| 292031 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | No |
| 319097 | Phlebotomists | No |
| 211091 | Health Education Specialists | No |
| 119111 | Medical and Health Services Managers | No |
| 292061 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | No |
| 319011 | Massage Therapists | No |
| 292081 | Opticians, Dispensing | Yes |
| 291141 | Registered Nurses | No |
| 472081 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | Yes |
| 472111 | Electricians | Yes |
| 472021 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Yes |
| 472152 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Yes |
| 171011 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | No |
| 173011 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Yes |
| 172051 | Civil Engineers | No |
| 171022 | Surveyors | Yes |
| 151252 | Software Developers | Yes |
| 172199 | Engineers, All Other | No |
| 472031 | Carpenters | Yes |
| 499021 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Yes |
| 372011 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | Yes |
| 373011 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | No |
| 112021 | Marketing Managers | No |
| 273031 | Public Relations Specialists | No |
| 399011 | Childcare Workers | Yes |
| 211093 | Social and Human Service Assistants | No |
| 211099 | Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | No |
| 395011 | Barbers | Yes |
| 399099 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | No |
| 395012 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | Yes |
| 292042 | Emergency Medical Technicians | No |
| 232093 | Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | No |
| 339021 | Private Detectives and Investigators | No |
| 339032 | Security Guards | No |
| 172011 | Aerospace Engineers | No |
| 172071 | Electrical Engineers | No |
| 172112 | Industrial Engineers | Yes |
| 172141 | Mechanical Engineers | Yes |
| 172121 | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | Yes |
| 191029 | Biological Scientists, All Other | No |
| 493021 | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | No |
| 493051 | Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | No |
| 492091 | Avionics Technicians | No |
| 493031 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Yes |
| 131081 | Logisticians | No |
| 532021 | Air Traffic Controllers | No |
| 532011 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | No |
| 532012 | Commercial Pilots | No |
| 435021 | Couriers and Messengers | No |
| 533032 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Yes |
| 435111 | Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | No |
| 119041 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | No |
| 151244 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | No |
| 151212 | Information Security Analysts | Yes |
| 172061 | Computer Hardware Engineers | No |
| 151211 | Computer Systems Analysts | Yes |
| 151254 | Web Developers | No |
| 119081 | Lodging Managers | No |
| 119051 | Food Service Managers | No |
| 399041 | Residential Advisors | No |
| 131121 | Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | No |
| 513011 | Bakers | Yes |
| 351011 | Chefs and Head Cooks | Yes |
| 413041 | Travel Agents | No |
| 173022 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | No |
| 519071 | Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | Yes |
| 499044 | Millwrights | Yes |
| 173024 | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Yes |
| 514111 | Tool and Die Makers | Yes |
| 514121 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | Yes |
| 517011 | Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | No |
| 514041 | Machinists | Yes |
| 516093 | Upholsterers | No |
| 131131 | Fundraisers | No |
| 119141 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | No |
| 131161 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | No |
| 271026 | Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | No |
| 414011 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | No |
| 419021 | Real Estate Brokers | No |
| 419022 | Real Estate Sales Agents | No |
| 413011 | Advertising Sales Agents | No |
| 419011 | Demonstrators and Product Promoters | No |
| 419031 | Sales Engineers | No |
| 499051 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Yes |
| 499041 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Yes |
| 173031 | Surveying and Mapping Technicians | Yes |
| 151299 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Yes |
| 151232 | Computer User Support Specialists | Yes |
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Production and Automation |
|
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness |
|
| Animal Systems |
|
| Food Science and Processing |
|
| Plant Systems |
|
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Lighting and Sound Technology |
|
| Media Production and Broadcasting |
|
| Performing Arts |
|
| Design and Digital Arts |
|
| Fashion and Interiors |
|
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Construction Planning and Development |
|
| Equipment Operation and Maintenance |
|
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Network Systems and Cybersecurity |
|
| Software Solutions |
|
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence |
|
| Information Technology (IT) Support and Services |
|
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Development |
|
| Learner Support and Community Engagement |
|
| Teaching, Training, and Facilitation |
|
| Teaching, Training, and Facilitation |
|
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Clean and Alternative Energy |
|
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Accounting |
|
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Health Data and Administration |
|
| Personal Care Services |
|
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Accommodations |
|
| Culinary and Food Services |
|
| Travel and Leisure |
|
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Business Information Management |
|
| Leadership and Operations |
|
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Marketing and Advertising |
|
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Emergency Response |
|
| Judicial Systems |
|
| Military and National Security |
|
| Public Safety |
|
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair |
|
| Planning and Logistics |
|
| Air and Space Transportation |
|
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