BusinessReady 101 :
Foundations of Entrepreneurship, Financial Markets and Personal Investing
October 6, 2023
10:00 am - 2:15 pm
150 Sawgrass Drive
Rochester, NY 14620
It's never too early to spark the enthusiasm of tomorrow's entrepreneurs. This introductory four-hour workshop will lay a foundation for high school students to grasp vital aspects of entrepreneurship, financial markets, and personal investing. Students will come away from their time here energized with fresh knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience across some key business topics.
The Day's Full Agenda
10:00 - 10:15
Welcome and Introduction
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Registration and check-in
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Cover the goals of the workshop
10:15 - 11:15
Entrepreneurship
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What is entrepreneurship?
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Why is entrepreneurship important?
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Real-life success stories of young entrepreneurs
11:15 - 11:30
Break - Networking
11:30 - 12:30
Financial Markets
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What are financial markets?
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Major types of financial markets
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Examples of financial markets and their role in the global economy
12:30 - 1:00
Lunch from Village Bakery
1:00 - 2:00
Personal Investing
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Defining financial literacy and why it is important
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Understanding the concept of investing
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Moving forward with investing in practical steps
2:00 - 2:15
The Day's Full Agenda
10:00 - 10:15
Welcome and Introduction
-
Registration and check-in
-
Cover the goals of the workshop
10:15 - 11:15
Entrepreneurship
-
What is entrepreneurship?
-
Why is entrepreneurship important?
-
Real-life success stories of young entrepreneurs
11:15 - 11:30
Break - Networking
11:30 - 12:30
Financial Markets
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What are financial markets?
-
Major types of financial markets
-
Examples of financial markets and their role in the global economy
12:30 - 1:00
Lunch from Village Bakery
1:00 - 2:00
Personal Investing
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Defining financial literacy and why it is important
-
Understanding the concept of investing
-
Moving forward with investing in practical steps
2:00 - 2:15
Wrap Up
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Summary of the day's learnings
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Questions