Phase 1 – Inspire (Weeks 1 & 2)

Objectives:

• Get to know each other, including strengths and motivations
• Establish expectations and excite students about the program learning opportunity
• Collaboratively develop group working norms
• Consider a variety of possible products, services, and business models
• Learn about the roles available within the Company and identify leadership styles

WEEK 1 Materials:

1.1.02 Program Features and Benefits

1.1.02 Company Code of Ethics: Intro

1.1.03 Critical Brainstorming and Pitch Activity

1.1.04 Product or Service Research Assignment Intro

1.1.05 Product or Service Research Worksheet

1.1.06 What’s Your Leadership Style – optional

WEEK 2 Materials:

1.1.01 What is Norming?

1.2.01.5 Whose Norms are These?

1.2.041 Product Inspiration Slides

1.2.05 Corporate Social Responsibility

1.2.06 Executive Team Role Descriptions

1.2.08 Professional Social Media Profile Checklist

1.2.09 Pitch Evaluation Criteria

1.2.10 Prototyping

1.2.11 SMART Goals

Phase 2 – Unite (Weeks 3 & 4)

Objectives:

• Understand the criteria for selecting the nature of the business venture, potential mechanisms for funding business ideas and product pitching
• Establish the details of the student company using the business model canvas and clearly define the proposed value proposition
• Revisit the concept of leadership and define roles
• Finalize the mission and establish the organizational structure
• Establish the department functions and individual responsibilities to the team

WEEK 3 Materials:

2.1.041 Business Model Canvas

2.1.05 Build-Measure-Learn

2.1.07 Capitalization Requirements

WEEK 4 Materials:

2.2.01 Interview Process Questions for Candidates

2.2.03 Org Chart with all Department Roles

2.2.04 Organizational Structure Template

2.2.05 Employee Handbook

2.2.06 Code of Ethics Employee Agreement

Phase 3 – Build (Week 5)

Building a new business requires a strong foundation based on planning, strategy and communication.

Objectives:

• Create an accountability framework and department work plans
• Develop and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and department work plans
• Quantify start-up capital needs, resources, and break-even point
• Create the Lean Business Plan (if applicable)

WEEK 5 Materials:

3.01.02 KPI Worksheet (Optional)

3.01.03 After-School Department Responsibilities

3.01.04 Work Plan Template

3.01.05 Resources Available by Department

3.01.06 Lean Business Plan Template

3.01.07 Formal Business Plan Template – Optional (Only required for Americas CoY)

3.01.08.01 JASWO Product and Service Guidelines

3.01.08 Product or Service Approval Checklist

3.01.09 Mission Statement Template

Department Resources

Phase 4 – Launch (Weeks 6 – 15)

Objectives:

• Implement the strategy defined by the Business Model Canvas and/or Lean Business Plan and apply department work plans
• Continue production and marketing of product or service
• Conduct sales
• Maintain accurate records

WEEKS 6 – 15 Materials:

4.1.03 Sample Meeting Agenda – Interim Status Meeting

4.1.04 Change Management Intro (Video)

4.1.06 Your Company Journey

Phase 5 – Achieve (Weeks 16-18)

Objectives:

• Understand the steps to close a business
• Share learning outcomes and successes in a variety of formats
• Conduct a final status meeting
• Reflect, appraise, and submit feedback to improve program experience

WEEK 16 Materials:

5.1.01 Final Report and Presentation Outline

5.1.02 Liquidating and Concluding Guidelines

5.1.03 Company Liquidation Overview

WEEK 17 Materials:

5.1.04 Building Financial Statements

5.1.05 JA Audit (Optional)

WEEK 18 Materials:

5.1.06 Sample Meeting Agenda – Final Status Meeting

Local Policies and Procedures

F25 Company Operations Policies

F25 Student Participant Responsibilities

F25 Product and Service Guidelines

F25 Managing Company Finances and Banking

Management Training Slides and Recordings

Slides and Recordings from the Management Training event on Dec. 2nd, 2023.

Record Keeping Video Walkthroughs

Entrepreneurial Resiliency Modules

Fillable PDF Student Guide – Resiliency Journal

Company Program Information and Resources

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