Entrepreneurial Education and Training:
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Numerous Nebraska college and university programs are available to aspiring entrepreneurs. In addition to the classes offered, these institutions sponsor student organizations that offer further activities that focus on business and entrepreneurship. Learn More...
Student Organizations:
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Nebraska DECA – DECA partners with high schools to enhance marketing education by applying classroom instruction to competitive events, conferences, and community projects. College chapters (Delta Epsilon Chi). Visit Site...
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Nebraska Future Business Leaders of America – FBLA high school chapters offer students interested in business or business education careers opportunities to practice leadership and problem-solving skills through competitions, discussions, and community activities. College chapters (Phi Beta Lamda). Visit Site...
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Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization – CEO chapters exist at UNL, UNO, and Creighton University to inform, support and inspire college students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation. Visit Site...
Events and Competitions:
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Center for Entrepreneurship at UNL – The Center sponsors the New Ventures World Competition, UNL Venture Plan Championship, Northern Region Student Entrepreneur Award program, and Entrepreneurship Days. The Center also sponsors outreach events for elementary through high school students. Visit Site...
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Center for Rural Research and Development at UNK - The Center sponsors the Kay Payne Undergraduate Student Case Competition. Visit Site...
Curriculum Resources:
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EntrepreneurShip Investigation (ESI) – An exciting, interactive and comprehensive curriculum designed for youth, ages 10 - 19. Through activities, case studies and current technology, participants are transformed into budding entrepreneurs! After completing all levels of the curriculum, youth will have the skills and tools to start their own business, as well as have a completed business and marketing plan – the “road map” to the entrepreneur’s success. Designed for 4-H Clubs, middle and high schools, youth organizations and community organizations. Multiple sponsors including UNL, Hometown Competitiveness, NetForce, and the Nebraska Department of Education. Visit Site...
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Junior Achievement – JA provides K-12 programs to educate and inspire children to understand and appreciate business, economics, and free enterprise to improve the quality of their lives.
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Entrepreneurship Education – Produced by the Nebraska Department of Education, this website provides standards, resources, and events for entrepreneurship education. Visit Site...
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Nebraska Entrepreneur - Creating your Own Career – Lesson plan for secondary teachers. Sponsored by the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. Visit Site...
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