Unleash your inner entrepreneur!

YES is The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme; an opportunity for high school students to unleash their inner entrepreneur and experience the start-up world first-hand, right here in the Manawatu and Whanganui.

The scheme is geared towards Year 12 and 13 across 4 terms. It includes Level 1, 2 and 3 Business studies. YES is currently in 10 high schools across the Manawatu and Whanganui and is proudly sponsored by our friends at Hire a Housewife.

Here’s what the student can expect -

Student learning

Through The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme, students will:

  • Learn about business planning and operations

  • Develop a range of personal and business skills

  • Consult with and create networks in their community

Programme Structure

There are four YES challenges that each company needs to complete:

  • Challenge 1 – Validation

  • Challenge 2 – The Pitch

  • Challenge 3 – Sales & Promotion

  • Challenge 4 – Annual Review

YES Enrolments

Teachers can access iQualify via their dashboard.

Curriculum links

You can deliver YES as a timetabled course, or as an extracurricular option. YES is commonly used as a vehicle to deliver Business Studies Achievement Standards at Levels 2 and 3. All students who complete YES will receive the YES micro-credential.

Competition

There is over $20,000 in the national prize pool as well as regional awards, cash prizes and tertiary scholarships. YES students have opportunities to attend national business competitions, events and go on partner programmes.

1,260 students

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10 Schools

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1,260 students ⋆ 10 Schools ⋆

Since 2014

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