EMPOWER YOUNG INNOVATORS
BizInnovator is a curriculum toolkit and professional development program for high school business and marketing teachers that provides an accessible solution for innovation and entrepreneurship education. With BizInnovator, students practice the business and entrepreneurial skills they'll need to be career and college ready. Students gain knowledge in entrepreneurship and confidence in their ability to become one.
THE TOOLKIT
The ready-to-use BizInnovator toolkit is fun and problem-based. It’s perfect for students who want to be entrepreneurs or problem-solvers. The toolkit includes eight customizable units, including unit plans, activities, video profiles of young entrepreneurs, web resources and assessments. Teachers use these resources to embed innovation and entrepreneurial concepts in their class and help grow future entrepreneurs.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Developed by the University of Iowa, BizInnovator professional development takes teachers on a deep dive into modern entrepreneurial and innovation methodologies, like Lean Startup and Design Thinking. Held exclusively online, this program shows teachers how to maximize use of the BizInnovator toolkit. Upon completion, teachers may be able to offer transferable college credits.