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What is REAL?. Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning. • Non-profit organization…. • Fosters student entrepreneurship…. • Elementary, Middle, High and Post Secondary Schools…. • Instructors in 30 states…. • Finding links between rural education and rural development….
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• Non-profit organization… • Fosters student entrepreneurship… • Elementary, Middle, High and Post Secondary Schools… • Instructors in 30 states… • Finding links between rural education and rural development…
The Reason for REAL • Rural youth…. • Culture of optimism… • Preparation for the future… • Positive educational opportunities…
Develop skills National REAL Feasibility Participant Centered Community Demographics Small Business 160 Activities Operating a Business Financial Concepts
In every community… There are entrepreneurs among us…
Our goal… Implement student learning experiences in Entrepreneurship at the Elementary, Middle levels, and High School levels
Provides opportunities for: Real world Elementary, Middle and High School curriculum connections Incorporating action learning
High School… Elective courses in Technology Ed Extension to Business Classes Problem-based Learning Community connected
Related Links http://www.cfed.org http://www.gareal.org/links.html http://www.realenterprises.org/ http://www.ncreal.org/