Curriculum Resource

Young Entrepreneurs Business Curriculum

A comprehensive, semester-long program for Grades 8–12 that teaches students how real businesses are legally formed, taxed, and operated in the United States with practical skills they can use for life.

Program Overview

About This Curriculum

This curriculum walks students through the actual steps of forming an LLC and electing S-Corp status, understanding tax obligations, conducting professional meetings, presenting themselves with confidence, and mastering the unwritten rules of business etiquette.

Key Features

  • 6 Comprehensive Units
  • 18-Week Semester Program
  • Hands-on Activities & Real World Applications
  • Aligned with DECA, Junior Achievement & Common Core Standards
  • Designed for Grades 8–12

Program at a Glance

  • 6 Comprehensive Units
  • 18-Week Semester Program
  • Hands-on Activities & Real World Applications
  • Aligned with DECA, Junior Achievement & Common Core Standards
  • Designed for Grades 8–12

What Makes It Great

Curriculum Highlights

Student Focused

Practical, real-world learning designed to build confident, capable young entrepreneurs.

Ready to Teach

Detailed lesson plans, rubrics, activities, and resources included for each unit.

Real World Skills

From business formation to tax literacy, meetings, and professional presence.

Built for Success

Prepares students for college, careers, and leadership in today's business world.

Prepare Students for the Real World

Learn more about the Young Entrepreneurs Business Curriculum and how to enroll.