Entrepreneur For a Day Program
WHAT IS THE ENTREPRENEUR FOR A DAY PROGRAM?
The
Entrepreneur for a Day program was established in 2001. It is
dedicated to teaching students from kindergarten through the eighth
grade the fundamental principles of entrepreneurship and how to start
a business.
In-class presentations explain basic economic and entrepreneurship concepts. Following this, the students have the opportunity to come to the Springfield Technical Community College campus to practice what they've learned. The primary activity incorporates "Play-Dough Economics", a curriculum developed by the National Council for Economic Education, which actively engages students in the processes of developing a new business.
Students are teamed together and produce as many products as possible using Play-Doh, taking into consideration their financial resources.
WHAT DO STUDENTS LEARN?
K-8 students practice real business methods including borrowing money from a bank and paying loans as well as rent, utilities, and other business-related expenses.
Students learn the distinct differences between becoming an entrepreneur and being an employee. They explore a career in owning their own business and becoming their own boss within a context of experiential learning opportunities. Students further identify the skills and educational requirements necessary to become a successful entrepreneur and business owner.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Presently, the Entrepreneur for a Day program operates within the Springfield public elementary schools in grades K-8. More than 1,200 fifth grade students from 21 elementary schools participate throughout the academic calendar year. Additionally, any school is eligible to participate once the resources have been identified to fund the respective school's participation.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
In order to participate in the Entrepreneur for a Day program, elementary school teachers should simply contact the Entrepreneurial Institute at Springfield Technical Community College to identify the specific requirements needed and to ensure scheduling in the program.
Any school that identifies entrepreneurship education as a critical component to the educational process of students at the elementary level can easily get involved by contacting the Entrepreneurial Institute. Additionally, participation as a teacher, in-class facilitator, and field trip coordinator can be arranged.
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ENTREPRENEUR FOR A DAY PROGRAM AFFILIATIONS
Alfred M. Glickman School ● Arthur T. Talmadge School ● Alice B. Beal School ● Brightwood School ● Edward P. Boland School ● Elias Brookings School ● Frank H. Freedman School ● Frederick Harris School ● German Gerena Community School ● Glenwood School ● Hiram L. Dorman School ● Homer Street School ● Indian Orchard Elementary School ● Kensington Avenue School ● Liberty School ● Lincoln School ● Margaret C. Ells School ● Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School ● Mary M. Lynch School ● Mary O. Pottenger School ● Mary M. Walsh School ● Milton Bradley School ● Robert M. Hughes Charter Academy ● Rebecca M. Johnson School ● Samuel Bowles School ● Sumner Avenue School ● Thomas M. Balliet School ● Warner School ● Washington School ● White Street School ● William N. DeBerry School ● Academy Hill School
For more information, please contact:
Diane Sabato
The Entrepreneurial Institute
Springfield Technical Community College
One Armory Square Suite 1
PO Box 9000
Springfield MA 01102-9000
Phone: (413) 755-6107
Fax: (413) 755-6141
website: www.eship.org