About Course

he Youth Build-A-Business (BAB) program, offered by KAST in partnership with Impact Toolbox, is designed to empower the next generation of innovators, equipping young people ages 13-18 with the skills and confidence to turn their ideas into impactful businesses.

BAB combines Impact Toolbox’s incredible structure and established curriculum with KAST’s ongoing effort to provide Kootenay Youth access to mentorship in science, technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

The BAB curriculum provides knowledge about entrepreneurship and business fundamentals to allow youth to address real-world problems through innovative solutions

What Will You Learn?

  • Exploring your interests and skills
  • How to build an effective team
  • Breaking down big issues, like Social Justice, Equality, and Decolonization
  • How to align your project with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Analyzing an identified problem and creating solutions
  • Action Planning
  • Practical skills, like setting SMART goals and Budget-making

Course Content

Entrepreneurship for Social Good
These lessons delve into the concept entrepreneurship and social impact and provide insights into the expectations of innovative entrepreneurs who may consider entrepreneurship as a means of making a positive difference in society.

  • Lesson One: Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurial Journey
  • Lesson Two: Exploring the Impact You Want to Make
  • Lesson Three: Problem Identification and Analysis

Developing Your Business Ideas
This section provides guidance on how to identify solutions and develop your innovative business solutions

Presenting Your Business Idea
In the session you will learn how to tell your stories and present your business ideas to community and potential supporters

Earn a Certificate

Celebrate your journey and showcase your impact.

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