Introduction video for volunteers

Summary

This video introduces dedicated mentors to the Company Program, where they will guide high school and university students on their entrepreneurial journey. The program helps students plan and launch businesses while developing crucial skills such as leadership, creativity, and financial literacy. Mentors will support students through various stages, including project management, communication, and innovation. With a structured approach, students will work on real-world missions, culminating in national and regional competitions. This transformative experience prepares students for success in entrepreneurship and beyond, with mentors playing a pivotal role in shaping their future.

Takeaways

• 😀 Your role as a mentor in the Company Program is crucial in guiding students to develop entrepreneurial skills and shape their future success.
• 😀 Students will plan and launch a company addressing a community need, gaining practical experience in entrepreneurship.
• 😀 The program focuses not just on business creation, but also on fostering important skills like leadership, communication, and strategic planning.
• 😀 As a mentor, you'll help students build resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset, essential qualities for future success in any career.
• 😀 The program includes prerequisite courses like social entrepreneurship, project management, leadership, and financial literacy to prepare students.
• 😀 After the prerequisite course, students explore master classes focusing on various fields such as AI, fintech, renewable energy, and digital media.
• 😀 Students select a track that aligns with their entrepreneurial ideas, with guidance from you to ensure it supports, rather than replaces, their vision.
• 😀 The program follows a structured approach that combines design thinking with project management principles, ensuring consistency throughout.
• 😀 Each session in the program consists of content videos, guiding questions, collaborative work on missions, and feedback from you to support student growth.
• 😀 For high school students, there are nine core sessions, while university students have 12. Each session ends with opportunities for feedback and reflection.
• 😀 The program culminates in national and regional competitions, providing students with a platform to showcase their innovation and entrepreneurial skills.

Q & A

What is the role of volunteers in the Company Program?

Volunteers play a crucial role in guiding and mentoring high school and university students as they develop entrepreneurial skills. They help students plan, launch, and grow a company, while providing guidance on leadership, communication, strategic planning, and resilience.

How does the Company Program aim to shape future entrepreneurs?

The Company Program aims to shape future entrepreneurs by fostering skills such as creativity, problem-solving, adaptability, and a growth mindset. Students learn to innovate, collaborate, and navigate challenges, preparing them for success in various industries.

What types of tracks are available for students in the Company Program?

Students can choose from several tracks that align with sustainable development goals (SDGs). These include Innovation and Technology, Digital Media and Creation, Circular Economy and Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Renewable Energy, and Fintech.

What are the key components of the prerequisite course in the Company Program?

The prerequisite course includes four sections: Social Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Leadership in the Company Program, and Financial Literacy. These modules prepare students for the main program.

How is the Company Program structured for students?

The Company Program follows a structured approach based on design thinking and project management. It consists of several sessions that guide students through different stages of entrepreneurship, from idea generation to launching a company and preparing for competitions.

What are the main steps volunteers need to take before each session?

Before each session, volunteers should review the volunteer guide, watch session-specific videos, familiarize themselves with student materials and sample documents, and ensure they are prepared to facilitate the session smoothly.

What is the importance of the session videos and questions for volunteers?

The session videos provide essential content for students, and the guiding questions before and after each video help frame discussions and ensure key concepts are understood. Volunteers can also tailor questions based on how students are engaging with the content.

How does the program incorporate hands-on learning?

The Company Program emphasizes learning by doing. Each session includes collaborative missions where students work together to apply what they've learned. This practical approach allows students to develop real-world skills while receiving guidance from volunteers.

What are some of the key sessions in the program for high school students?

Key sessions for high school students include Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking, Project Management and Technology Integration, Leadership, Communication and Collaboration, Production Planning, and Customer Development. The program ends with a reflection session.

How do the sessions differ for university students compared to high school students?

University students have additional sessions focused on more advanced topics, such as Sales and Marketing, Legal and Ethical Business Considerations, and Startup Mindset, in addition to the core sessions offered to high school students.