Title: Explore entrepreneurship opportunities for adolescents.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory II (19904-18) > Section: Exploring Career, Community, and Family Connections

Exploration could include

- maintaining lawns
- walking dogs/pet sitting
- babysitting
- washing cars
- shoveling snow
- running errands
- using personal talents and skills.

Teacher Resources:

- Entrepreneurship Infusion Units (12053-III), CTE Resource Center
- Management and Entrepreneurship Career Cluster®, Advance CTE
- Virginia Council on Economic Education

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is entrepreneurship?
- What are the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur?

Communication

- How can you incorporate marketing strategies to promote a service or business?
- What safety precautions should you take when marketing your services?

Leadership

- How do you develop a business plan?
- What local entrepreneurship opportunities exist?
- What are some benefits and risks of becoming an entrepreneur?

Management

- What management skills benefit business operations?
- Why is it important to prioritize and manage your resources when running a business?