Gen Z Business Innovators Lead the Charge

Stride, the nation’s leading provider of online and blended education programs, is thrilled to introduce its new Entrepreneurship Resource Center for High School Students along with the Gen Z Entrepreneurship Guide.

Stride’s High School Student Entrepreneur Resource Center offers tips on starting or growing a business in high school, answers to frequently asked questions, inspiring business success stories from other teens, and links to tools from agencies like the Small Business Administration that students can use right away in their entrepreneurial journey. Students can also download the Gen Z Entrepreneurship Guide for advice on how to begin their entrepreneurial ventures.

“Nearly 90% of employers prefer to hire high school graduates who have a strong understanding of real-world skills,” said Lutz Braum, Vice President of Product Marketing and Innovation at Stride. “This is why we’ve created our career readiness resources. Beyond fostering a ‘start-up mentality’, Stride students gain skills that employers value – communication, problem solving, teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic – helping them qualify for internships and jobs.”

Additionally, research has shown that developing real-world skills associated with entrepreneurship, such as communication, problem solving, teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic, helps students stand out as candidates and perform better in the workplace.

According to Worth.com, Gen Z might be the most entrepreneurial generation ever, with “62% of Gen Zers indicating they have started – or intend to start – their own business.” Stride’s Entrepreneurship Resource Center provides high school students with the playbook for developing, launching, or operating their own business. This multimedia playbook serves as a guide for students to learn various entrepreneurship skills to use in high school and beyond.

“The traditional definition of an entrepreneur has changed,” added Braum. “Students are looking to make an immediate impact, apply new skills, and solve real-world problems. The workforce has recognized that. It’s time for education to follow suit.”

Students at Stride Career Prep schools and programs can combine a solid academic foundation with engaging enrichment activities, access to career and college prep resources, and hands-on learning experiences in growing career fields like Business, Health Sciences, and IT. Whether their path leads them directly into the workforce or to higher education, Stride Career Prep provides students with the skills they need to succeed. Eligible students can also earn college credits while still in high school, giving them a head start on higher education and potentially saving thousands of dollars in college tuition costs.

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