The CEO Blueprint Phases

Phase 1: The CEO Blueprint Curriculum
Building the foundation for success.
    •    Learn the essentials of entrepreneurship, leadership, and financial literacy.
    •    Explore creative problem-solving, teamwork, and goal setting.
    •    Participate in hands-on activities that prepare you for the Marketplace experience.

Outcome: Students complete Phase 1 with a strong foundation and the skills needed to begin building their own business.

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Phase 2: Choose Your Marketplace Business
Find your focus.
    •    Explore different types of businesses and choose the one that inspires you most.
    •    Get specialized training tailored to your chosen business track.
    •    Work with peers and mentors to prepare for the operations phase.

Outcome: Students enter Phase 3 confident in their chosen business role.

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Phase 3: Business Operations & Real-World Practice
Where ideas turn into action.
    •    Step into your role and experience what it’s like to run a business day-to-day.
    •    Collaborate with other young entrepreneurs to trade, share resources, and support each other’s growth.
    •    Learn how to adapt, problem-solve, and make decisions in a fast-paced business environment.

Outcome: Students gain real-world skills, confidence, and the ability to work as part of a functioning team.

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Phase 4: The Young Entrepreneur Visionary Award
An opportunity for the most driven students.
    •    Open to students who create a complete business plan and meet all award requirements on their own time.
    •    Present your plan and vision to The Board — our panel of community judges.
    •    Compete for the Young Entrepreneur Visionary Award, which includes prize money to help launch or grow your business idea.

Outcome: Students gain advanced presentation experience, recognition for their initiative, and the chance to win the Young Entrepreneur  Visionary Award of $500.