YouthBiz StartUp Curriculum
The YouthBiz StartUp curriculum ranges from 10 to 15 lessons which focus on financial literacy and entrepreneurship and are mapped to Colorado Content Standards and Personal Financial Literacy Standards as well as to Common Core Standards. These lessons are fun and hands on, culminating in a pitch competition where the winner receives $100 furnished by YouthBiz! YouthBiz StartUp can be taught by one of our trained YouthBiz staff members or by a member of a school or organization, with guidance and training from the YouthBiz team!
Upon signing up for YouthBiz StartUp curriculum, you will receive a link to access the StartUp curriculum, including all lesson plans and slides needed. Lessons are very adaptable, flexible, and take about 60 minutes to teach. There is a teacher orientation included as well as ongoing support from our staff as well as workbooks and that final winning prize money!
