Build-your-own-business Roseville Public Library Jessica Huff October 5, 2010
Strategic Plan Economic Asset Business Development Local Economy
Background Economic Development Committee City Manager SCORE
Why not teens? 51% of teens would like to start a business someday 86% say entrepreneurship should be taught in school --JuniorAchievement, 2009
Need Current teen unemployment rate=26.4% Teens competing with adults for the same positions
The Bottom Line College Car Expenses Spending Money
Employment Builds Self-esteem Time Management Interpersonal Skills Eases transition into labor market after college
Financial Literacy Credit Card Debt Needs vs. Wants Good Spending Habits
Project Increase Financial & Entrepreneurial Literacy “Camps” Scholarship Opportunity
Partners
Curriculum Budgeting Saving Investing Planning Marketing Operations
Not just work… Games Activities Interactive Curriculum
Outputs and Measures 3-day Business and Finance “Camps” Guest Speakers Workbooks and Curriculum Materials
Outcomes and Measures Increased Test Scores Personal Business Plans Personal Finance Plans Knowledge & Confidence!
Progress Opportunities for Funding Parent & Teacher Support Increased Partnerships Future workforce!
Next Steps Continue Camps Funding from Partners Increase Visibility
Community Impact More Educated Workforce Community’s Economic Health Library as Economic Asset