Program & Curriculum
Program Guide + Curriculum:
Free for most Colorado homeschool families, Teen Business Academy empowers students to gain real-world experience, strengthen critical thinking skills, and launch REAL businesses that reflect their values and priorities.
Students can build a business independently or collaborate with a partner—and if they’d like a partner, we’ll help them connect during the course!
Program Structure
In-Person Schedule:
Tuesdays:
- 8:30-9:00: Morning Launch
- 9:00-12:00: Workshop
- 12:30-3:00: Learning Block
Synchronous Online:
Tuesdays:
- 8:30-9:00: Morning Launch
- 9:00-12:00: Learning Block
Thursdays:
- 8:30-9:00: Morning Launch
- 9:00-12:00: Workshop
Program Details
The Morning Launch sets the tone for the day with energizing team-building activities, problem-solving puzzles, and light physical/mental exercises to promote focus and motivation.
The Three-Hour Learning Block includes live instruction led by expert teachers, covering essential business topics such as business formation, finance, and marketing. Lessons are structured using the Pomodoro Method (25-minute focused sessions followed by 5-minute breaks) a scientifically proven method to maximize productivity and retention.
Students enjoy a 30-Minute Lunch Break to recharge and connect with peers.
The Workshops offer practical, hands-on opportunities to develop real-world abilities, including project management, public speaking, and business planning. Workshops incorporate the Pomodoro Method to keep students engaged and productive.
The Synchronous Online Program offering is designed specifically for remote students, providing an interactive, real-time learning experience that mirrors the engagement of in-person classes. By leveraging advanced technology, students can collaborate, connect, and actively participate in a dynamic virtual environment.
The program is 32 weeks in length, 6 hours each week for a total of 192 hours.
Students can mix and match in-person and synchronous online to match their schedules.
There are projects, field trips, and on-demand instruction throughout the program but never any mandatory homework.
