Entrepreneurial Mindset: Preparing Students for Real-World Success
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NorthStar Academy introduces Entrepreneurship 1, a course focused on building character, resilience, and real-world readiness rather than just teaching business fundamentals. Jen Sullivan brings her passion for student transformation to this innovative program that emphasizes growth mindset, grit, redefining failure, and opportunity seeking.
• Developing essential life skills through entrepreneurship education
• Focusing on character development over mere business content
• Building "anti-fragile" students who can handle challenges
• Embracing "progress over perfection" as a guiding principle
• Creating collaborative learning experiences in an online environment
• Transforming struggling students by giving them vision and purpose
• Integrating biblical worldview with entrepreneurial thinking
• Connecting students with resources, mentors, and real-world applications
• Teaching practical business skills through a four-step process: ideation, creation, launch, and growth
• Preparing students for life beyond high school regardless of career path
Chapters
1. Welcome to North Star Narrative (00:00:00)
2. Introducing Entrepreneurship One Course (00:05:20)
3. Character Development Versus Content (00:17:30)
4. Creating Collaborative Learning Experiences (00:27:50)
5. Jennifer Sullivan's Teaching Background (00:34:40)
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