The Kidpreneur program is designed for children aged 6-13, offering twelve structured one-hour sessions throughout the school year to teach them entrepreneurial principles and skills. It provides a supportive network and resources for kids to explore their business ideas, drawing inspiration from existing programs like Junior Achievement. All materials and support for the program are provided by local community organizations.

1. KIDpreneurTomorrow’s Future Starts Today!

2. Opportunities“The KIDpreneur program was born from the attendees and expectations of the Create WV Conference.” Business Activation Team MemberDuane B ThomasKIDs aged 6 – 13Structured as twelve (12) one hour sessions throughout the school year.db.thomas@ymail.com2

3. Spirit..teaching our children the basic principlesdb.thomas@ymail.com3

4. ElementsWhat do you want to be when you grow up?How grown-ups earn moneyAre YOU an entrepreneur?Getting startedSample businesses YOU can createEthicsNetworkingGiving backYOU can do itdb.thomas@ymail.com4

5. Valuable lessons to KIDsMany teachers are familiar with programs such as Junior Achievement, NEFE, etc. The KIDpreneur program is similar in many ways, EXCEPT it provides a system (support, network, etc.) for KIDs to move forward with their ideas.ALL items used throughout the program (book, materials, instructor(s), etc.) have been donated and/or supported by local community organizations.db.thomas@ymail.com5

6. ContactDuane B ThomasPhone: 304.543.8896Email: db.thomas@ymail.comdb.thomas@ymail.com6

7. ResourcesMathew and Adam Torenhttp://www.kidpreneurs.org/about-the-book/Create WVhttp://www.createwv.com/Duane B Thomashttp://twitter.com/edyoucationdb.thomas@ymail.com7