Fraser Coast Young Business Leaders Program

The Young Business Leaders program has been created as an opportunity for young people across the Fraser Coast to develop their skills in entrepreneurship as they build their own business over the course of 10 weeks.

This term long program brings together young people as they develop their knowledge and understanding, connect with mentors, access seed funding, and work to bring their ideas to life as they turn their interests into viable businesses that they can launch for under $100.

The Young Business Leaders program commences with a full day hackathon at the beginning of term to bring young people together to develop their understanding of entrepreneurial pathways, form teams, and develop the foundation of their ideas. This fast faced day features a series of hands on challenges, networking activities, and the opportunity for students to hear from business leaders in their local community as they consider what type of business they might like to create in the program.

After the hackathon, participants then join in a series of virtual masterclasses that take place online one afternoon each week. Each 60-minute masterclass has been designed to help participants develop their skills and understanding as they bring their business to life. Weekly topics that participants will learn about include branding, marketing, product design, value propositions, business models, pricing, customer personas, launch strategies, and budgeting.

At the conclusion of the program, participants then come together for a Showcase Event to highlight all the work they have done over the course of the term, and to showcase their new businesses to members of the local community.

The Young Business Leaders Program is a fantastic opportunity for young people looking to bring their business ideas to life and develop their entrepreneurial skills.

To get involved, send us an email at info@bopindustries.com