Starz: Youth Enterprise & Business Course for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 🚀

Welcome, Future Starz!

Are you ready to launch your business dreams? This course is designed for young learners aged 7–17. You’ll learn how to think like an entrepreneur, build your own business, and join a galaxy of young innovators. Complete fun Starz Missions, earn badges, and connect with mentors along your journey! 🌟

Modules & Lessons

Module 1: Launch Your Mindset 🚀

• Idea Generation: Discover how to spot opportunities using everyday problems. (Starz Mission 1, 2)
• Resilience & Adaptability: Learn to bounce back and adapt when things change. (Mission 22, 28)
• Innovation & Creativity: Try fun techniques to invent business ideas. (Mission 21)

Audio: Motivational narration, upbeat music.
Video: Animation of idea “lightbulbs” popping up.
🎯 Assignment: Submit your own “Brilliant Business Idea” in 3 sentences.
🧑‍🏫 Mentor Feedback: Receive comments on your idea’s potential.

Module 2: Plan & Prepare 🌟

• Market Research: Interview friends & family—what do they wish existed? (Mission 3)
• Business Planning: Learn simple steps to make your idea real. (Mission 4, 5)
• Legal Basics: Understand simple rules to keep your business safe. (Mission 15)

Audio: Storytelling by a young entrepreneur.
Video: Role-play of a business interview.
🎯 Assignment: Create a poster showing your target customer.
🧑‍🏫 Mentoring: Get tips on refining your plan.

Module 3: Branding, Marketing & Sales 💡

• Branding: Design a logo and slogan. (Mission 6)
• Marketing & Advertising: Explore ways to get the word out. (Mission 7, 17)
• Sales & Growth: Practice your first sales pitch. (Mission 5, 8)

Audio: Upbeat jingles.
Video: Demonstration of a kid pitching lemonade.
🎯 Assignment: Upload your logo & record a one-minute pitch.
🏅 Badge: Branding Star

Module 4: Money & Success 💸

• Financial Literacy: Learn to track money in and out. (Mission 26)
• Credit Building Basics: Understand why credit matters. (Mission 29)
• Time Management: Balance business with school and play. (Mission 14)

Audio: Rap about saving and spending.
Video: Visual of a cash flow chart filling up.
🎯 Assignment: Fill in your own cash flow worksheet.
🧑‍🏫 Mentoring: Review your financial plan for helpful tips.

Module 5: Build, Promote & Grow 🛠️

• Product Development: Turn ideas into real products. (Mission 16)
• Online Presence & E-commerce: Make a simple website/shop. (Mission 11, 18)
• Social Media Mastery: Share your story safely & creatively. (Mission 6, 12)

Audio: Exciting social media sound effects.
Video: Demo of building a shop online.
🎯 Assignment: Post a screenshot of your website idea.
🏅 Badge: Digital Dynamo

Module 6: Lead, Pitch & Reflect 🌌

• Teamwork & Team Building: Work like a pro with friends. (Mission 20, 27)
• Pitching for Investment & Public Speaking: Shine on stage! (Mission 8, 9)
• Ethical Entrepreneurship & Global Thinking: Build fair, world-changing businesses. (Mission 23, 24, 25)

Audio: Motivational speeches.
Video: Live pitch contest highlights.
🎯 Assignment: Reflect in your journal: “What have I learned about myself?”
🏅 Badge: Starz Leader

Quizzes & Interactive Fun

Each module includes:

• H5P Multiple Choice: “Which is a good business idea for your school?” (Answer: Solving a real problem, e.g., healthy snacks)
• H5P True/False: “A logo must be simple and memorable.” (True. Simple logos are easy to remember!)
• H5P Drag-and-Drop: Match business terms to their meanings.
• Explanations and links to relevant Starz Missions for every answer.

Mentoring & Reflection 🌠

Mentors provide feedback on ideas, business plans, and pitches at the end of every module.
Starz Reflection