Unleash entrepreneurial dreams with Ignite Business Experience! This dynamic, work-based learning curriculum is designed to empower schools to easily create or enhance student-run businesses. Whether you’re launching a brand-new venture or taking an existing one to new heights, this curriculum equips students with real-world skills, business knowledge, and the confidence to thrive in future work endeavors. Get ready to inspire creativity, teamwork, and innovation in a fun, collaborative environment that makes learning an exciting adventure!

Check Out Ignite Curriculum in Action:

What’s Included:

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  • 54 videos + 152 activities/worksheets
  • 10 action lessons
  • Standards-aligned comprehensive lesson plans
  • Formative assessments & unit quizzes
  • Resources to enhance, extend, differentiate, and accommodate
  • IEP goals aligned to curriculum
  • Ready-made business plans
  • Scope & sequence and instructor guide
  • In-person or hybrid professional development training
  • On-going support and business coaching

Course Units:

Unit 1: Introduction to Business

Unit 2: Business Strategy

Unit 3: Costs and Pricing

Unit 4: Brand Your Business

Unit 5: Production & Inventory

Unit 6: Marketing

Unit 7: Professional Etiquette

Unit 8: Running the Microenterprise

Curious? So are we….

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Some Partners Using Ignite:

Denver Public Schools logo with the tagline Discover a World of Opportunity with a drawing of the city of Denver
St. Vrain Public Schools logo with tagline academic excellence by design with a graduation cap on the top
Prospect Academy logo with tagline Believe in What's Possible featuring a penguin in a circle on the left
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The curriculum worked so nicely with our pop-up pizzeria. The students thoroughly enjoyed the lessons and the content guided us each step of the way. Everything from branding to creating a logo and a slogan, printing materials, budgeting, and carrying out the roles of the business, were a fun and engaging learning experience for all. Thank you again for the excellent material.

 

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Thomas Conklin

Program Coordinator, Positive Transitions to Work
One of the standout features of this curriculum is how “plug and play” it is. It has truly simplified my lesson planning, allowing me to focus on facilitating learning rather than spending excessive time on preparation. The Ignite Business Experience is a fantastic option, whether implemented as a standalone elective or integrated into student activities. It provides students with valuable, real-world skills that they can apply in various aspects of their lives. I highly recommend the Celebrate EDU curriculum to any educator looking to empower their students with entrepreneurial knowledge and skills.
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Dan Ferry

Lead Teacher, Prospect Academy

Funding Provided By:

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