Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge

Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge is a simple set of activities that help K-12 students learn creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Learning the skill of making an elevator pitch allows students to turn problems into opportunities.

What is a Pitch?

A pitch succinctly and enthusiastically explains an idea. It should spark interest, be brief, persuasive, and memorable. Through experience and practice, young people develop this critical workforce readiness skill and a mindset for 21st century careers.

Why Teach the Skill of Pitching?

Your students are already problem solvers; they just need a stage. This Program:

• Builds confidence and public speaking skills
• Encourages teamwork and creativity
• Connects academic learning with real-world purpose
• Is easy to to implement with ready-to-use resources

The Complete Pitch Toolkit

The Complete Pitch Toolkit is a free, downloadable resource that shows K-12 educators how to teach and facilitate a pitch challenge in their classroom or program.

The Toolkit includes step-by-step guidance for five engaging lessons, along with colorful, interactive worksheets to support each stage. The Toolkit includes everything your organization needs to successfully launch a pitch contest. The new Student Pitch Packet has activities and lessons designed to guide learners directly.

Young Entrepreneur Institute offers facilitator training at no cost to make the Pitch Challenge engaging and relevant for all the kids you serve.

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