Programs
9 modules. One complete business education.
Our rolling modular system means students can start anytime and complete the full curriculum in about 30-40 weeks. Missed a module? Catch it on the next rotation.
9
Modules
4-6 weeks each
2-3
Sessions Per Week
Plus hands-on lab time
13-25
Age Range
All levels mixed, older mentor younger
The Curriculum
Each module covers a critical phase of the business lifecycle.
Ideation & Opportunity
4-6 weeksIdentifying problems, brainstorming solutions, market research, validating ideas
Pitch 3 business ideas, class votes on which to pursue
Business Formation
4-6 weeksLegal structures, incorporating, licensing, naming, branding
File a mock business, create a brand for a micro-business
Financial Planning
4-6 weeksBudgeting, startup costs, pricing, sales forecasting, basic accounting
Build a real budget and sales forecast
Marketing & Sales
4-6 weeksBranding, social media, signage, customer acquisition, selling techniques
Design marketing materials, practice sales at a pop-up
Operations & Execution
4-6 weeksInventory, scheduling, customer service, production, quality control
Run a micro-business for real
Management & Leadership
4-6 weeksHiring, delegation, team dynamics, conflict resolution, mentoring
Older students manage younger students in a live business
Money Management
4-6 weeksPayroll, taxes, bookkeeping, profit/loss, reinvesting
Reconcile real revenue, prepare simple financials
Adapting & Problem-Solving
4-6 weeksPivoting, handling setbacks, seasonal planning, customer feedback
Post-mortem on a completed business cycle
Professionalism & Career Readiness
4-6 weeksResume building, interviewing, workplace conduct, networking
Mock interviews with local business partners
Built by Kids Challenge
Our signature event at the Oregon State Fair. Teams of 4-6 students compete to build and run the most successful booth over 11 days of the fair.
- 2-3 teams compete head-to-head
- Students choose what to sell and build their business plan
- Judged on revenue, customer service, marketing, and teamwork
- Winning team earns scholarship grants
- All participants earn completion awards
Want your student to compete?
Teams are forming now. Students must be enrolled in the program to participate. Space is limited.
Sign Up for the Challenge