AN ADDITIVE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY
Empower Students.
Elevate Learning.
Embrace Entrepreneurship.
The NEVER ESTABLISHED project enables IB schools to offer a high-impact, real-world learning experience that aligns seamlessly with CAS requirements.
Easy to launch with minimal setup and zero financial risk, schools gain a scalable, future-ready program that fosters creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking – all while boosting student engagement and enhancing the school’s innovative profile.
This is your opportunity to bring next-level learning to life – without logistical stress or additional costs. Be the school that empowers students to create, build, collaborate, lead, compete – and stand out.
And it’s not just your students who’ll love it.
Parents value learning that’s practical, future-oriented, and inspiring. A YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS CLUB at your school gives them confidence that their children are not only developing 21st-century skills but also discovering who they are – as creatives, leaders, and future entrepreneurs.
Promotes creativity, initiative, ethical leadership, and global engagement – directly supporting CAS learning outcomes and the IB Learner Profile.
Requires minimal infrastructure (just a computer and internet) but delivers a deep, real-world learning experience with measurable results.
No upfront costs or inventory management due to the print-on-demand model. Ideal for ongoing use with different cohorts year after year.
Participation in a global, innovative entrepreneurship initiative boosts the school’s reputation and attracts forward-thinking students and parents.
Schools benefit from external mentoring and structured guidance without additional strain on teachers – making it the easiest way to enrich your curriculum with real-world learning.
STUDENTS WANT MORE ENTREPRENEURSHIP OFFERINGS IN SCHOOL
Many students want to learn how to start a business in school, but most schools – and even universities – do not offer such knowledge.
Many studies indicate that a large majority of students desire to learn more about business topics at school. A survey at the Bonn International School in Bonn, Germany, from 2019 showed that about 76% of the students (and their parents) would like to have more entrepreneurial offerings.
Additionally, research spanning from early 2020 to early 2024 shows that an overwhelming 84% of GenZ individuals aspire to become self-employed within the next five years. Young people – especially the GenZ – increasingly want to work for themselves in the next few years. They are less interested in traditional careers and more focused on finding purpose in their work.
Recognizing these trends, the YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS CLUB is aiming to fill the gap by providing knowledge, guidance, coaching, and preparation for ambitious young minds seeking to start designing their own career paths.
REQUIREMENTS
Organizational Commitment
Appoint a teacher, staff member, or parent as the main contact person and facilitator.
Help students align the project with the CAS framework and learning outcomes.
Participate in the full program cycle (September–June) and meet all key dates (e.g., registration, launch, finals).
Support students in forming teams and assigning roles right after registration / after the first webinar.
We will support you in this topic with our first webinar that will explain the DISC profile and how to find the perfect matches between roles and personalities.
Provide students with access to digital tools (email, online workspace, etc.) for team coordination and mentoring sessions.
Best case would be, if your IT-department could implement an eMail-adress like this: YEC@SCHOOL.DOMAIN
We also need this adress to create an admin login for your individual school YEC-website created with WordPress. If that is not possible please contact us.
Student Support & Supervision
The School Coordinator acts as a facilitator – not as a business manager – while ensuring appropriate student behavior.
Encourage short, regular team check-ins or offer a weekly meeting space.
Help students reflect on their experience for their CAS portfolio.
Monitor student wellbeing and ensure any issues are flagged early.
Intervene in cases of conflict or exclusion within teams, if necessary.
Technical & Logistical Setup
Ensure students have access to digital tools for research, marketing, and product design.
Support social media use, image rights, and school policy compliance where promotional content is involved.
If co-branding is allowed, ensure guidelines are followed.
Engagement & Visibility
Highlight the project through assemblies, newsletters, or website features.
Encourage students to present their brands to local partners, alumni, or school events.
Promote participation across all student backgrounds and interests.
Partnership with Program Organizers
Stay in touch with the YEC HEADQUARTERS regarding updates, deadlines, or feedback requests.
Encourage risk-taking, creativity, and student accountability – especially when outcomes are uncertain.