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Sander
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Fairfax, Virginia
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How can I leverage college education towards entrepreneurship opportunities?
In college, I want to pursue integrating basic business and financial training into youth groups. I will experiment with hands-on workshops and guest speakers, using practice-based learning methods to help students expand their creativity and gain confidence in their entrepreneurial passions. I want to help middle and high school students feel confident learning business, finance, and entrepreneurship from professionals who’ve applied these skills firsthand. I hope to introduce a way that creates accessibility to business education and teaching.
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Wong Loke Yuen
Head of Programme cum Senior Lecturer
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Sander. As a lecturer in business courses, I can tell you that early exposure to hands-on business learning can make a huge difference in how young people think about their skills, confidence, and future options.
First, you should use your college coursework strategically. Since you want to teach business and financial skills to middle and high school students, take courses in entrepreneurship, marketing, basic finance, leadership, and education if your school offers those options. These classes will help you understand how small businesses work, how to teach others clearly, and how to manage real projects. What you learn will directly shape your workshops and help you explain business concepts in simple, fun ways to younger students.
Second, you should use the resources your college already has. Many schools have entrepreneurship clubs, innovation centers, business competitions, and mentorship programs. These can give you funding, coaching, and guidance from experienced professors or local business owners. From my experience as a lecturer, students who reach out for support usually build stronger programs and grow much faster than those who try to do everything alone. Don't be afraid to ask for help or share your ideas, many people will want to support you.
Third, college is the perfect time to experiment with your workshop ideas. You can test your lessons with student clubs, volunteer groups, or local community centers. Try inviting guest speakers, running hands-on activities, or letting students create small business projects. These trial runs help you learn what works well, what students enjoy, and what you should improve. The more you practice now, the more confident you'll feel when teaching middle and high school students later. All the best.
First, you should use your college coursework strategically. Since you want to teach business and financial skills to middle and high school students, take courses in entrepreneurship, marketing, basic finance, leadership, and education if your school offers those options. These classes will help you understand how small businesses work, how to teach others clearly, and how to manage real projects. What you learn will directly shape your workshops and help you explain business concepts in simple, fun ways to younger students.
Second, you should use the resources your college already has. Many schools have entrepreneurship clubs, innovation centers, business competitions, and mentorship programs. These can give you funding, coaching, and guidance from experienced professors or local business owners. From my experience as a lecturer, students who reach out for support usually build stronger programs and grow much faster than those who try to do everything alone. Don't be afraid to ask for help or share your ideas, many people will want to support you.
Third, college is the perfect time to experiment with your workshop ideas. You can test your lessons with student clubs, volunteer groups, or local community centers. Try inviting guest speakers, running hands-on activities, or letting students create small business projects. These trial runs help you learn what works well, what students enjoy, and what you should improve. The more you practice now, the more confident you'll feel when teaching middle and high school students later. All the best.
Rebecca Aidoo
Fashion specialists
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Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
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Rebecca’s Answer
To leverage your college education toward entrepreneurship opportunities, focus on combining academic learning with practical, hands-on experiences. Use your coursework to gain foundational business and financial knowledge, and apply it by designing workshops, mentorship programs, or youth initiatives that teach these skills to others. Engage guest speakers and professionals to provide real-world perspectives, and use practice-based learning to help students develop confidence, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. By translating theoretical knowledge into accessible, actionable programs, you can create meaningful entrepreneurial impact while simultaneously honing your own leadership, teaching, and business skills.