The document describes the Bring Your Business (BYB) entrepreneurship training course. BYB is a 14-module blended learning program designed to introduce youth aged 16-35 to the skills needed to start, lead, and grow a micro or small business. Each module contains self-guided computer activities, facilitator-led discussions, and hands-on assignments. The goal is for students to learn business fundamentals and how to apply their knowledge locally. Implementing partners help coordinate BYB and provide mentoring and resources to support youth entrepreneurs after the program. Feedback from past participants highlighted what they learned about business effectiveness and gaining confidence to start their own company.

1. Brought to you by:

2. Burgundie Fulton
Jessie Elisberg
Program Coordinator, BYB
Program Manager, YouthActionNet®
International Youth Foundation
International Youth Foundation

3.  Introduction to BYB
 Course Overview: Module Topics, Module
Design
 Using BYB: Role of Facilitator & Implementing
Partner, Community of Practice Portal
 Curriculum Demonstration
 Q&A
 BYB Contact Information

4. Entrepreneurship training course designed to
introduce young people to the basic ideas,
actions, and skills needed to launch, lead, and
grow a micro or small business
Course objectives:
 Learn about how to launch & sustain their businesses
 Develop better awareness of their capabilities & limitations
 Develop ideas for how they can keep learning & improving
their capabilities

6.  Current and aspiring micro and small-scale enterprise
owners
 Youth ages 16-35
 Strong secondary education w/ moderate literacy,
moderate numeracy
 Proficient computer knowledge
 Ability to read, write, and speak English, French, or Arabic
 Entrepreneurs in all industries
 Urban or rural contexts

7. 14 blended-learning modules on DVD-ROM/Flash
3 parts to each module
 Self-guided computer aided activities ≈ 30 hours
 Facilitator-led face-to-face activities ≈ 40 hours
 Self-guided hands-on activities outside classroom
3 types of activities per module
 Interactive tasks for learners to perform
 Exercises to complete and save on the computer for later use
 Hands-on assignments to complete in local community

8.  Market Simulations
 Case Studies
 Interactive Exercises

10. Helps students in the learning process to:
 Check their own understanding
 Extend and adapt the ideas introduced in the modules
to their own cultural and business environment
 Engage others in their business start-up

12.  Coordinate and support BYB implementation as
part of a holistic entrepreneurship training
program
 Conduct M&E
Entrepreneurship
Exposure Activities
Youth
Recruitment
and
Selection
BYB
Business
Skills
Training
Mentoring
Accessing
Capital
Business
Technical
Assistance

13. “BYB is an eye-opener and a comprehensive guide
to doing business effectively that was structured
and tailored to suit the average individual.”
“The BYB program was a very good experience for me.
As an entrepreneur, I have learnt a lot from the
program. It boosted my confidence to start my own
business. It also provided me with practical
information on the things to consider, know, and be
aware of when starting a business.”

14.  Access to Resources
 Shared Experiences
 Continued Support and Learning

30. For additional questions, to sign up for notifications of
upcoming trainings, or to access the BYB
curriculum and facilitator’s guide, please contact:
Burgundie Fulton
BYB Program Coordinator
b.fulton@iyfnet.org