Trends and Statistics
Rising Interest in Youth Entrepreneurship
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More Students Want to Be Their Own Boss: Surveys (like those by Junior Achievement and Gallup) show that 40–60% of teens express interest in starting their own business someday.
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Gallup/JA USA 2022 Survey: 41% of teens say they plan to start their own business.
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73% think entrepreneurship is a good career option.
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Over half of high school students surveyed had already tried launching a small venture, like a sneaker reselling business or online art store.

Opportunities in Education

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Many schools still don’t formally teach entrepreneurship, even though students are hungry for it.
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Schools and communities that offer hands-on, project-based learning in entrepreneurship see higher student engagement and confidence.
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Programs that connect students to real-world mentors or real sales experiences are especially effective.
Students in Entrepreneurship programs achieve:
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Enhanced Startup Performance
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Harvard, Stanford & Kauffman Foundation data: graduates of entrepreneurship programs show:
+30% business longevity (Harvard)
+50% startup revenue (Stanford)
35% more likely to secure venture capital