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1 Education in Entrepreneurship High Impact Entrepreneurs High Impact Change Termas de Chillan, Chile 1 November 26, 2009

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3 Endeavor Mission: Establish High-Impact Entrepreneurship as the leading force for economic development in emerging markets. Search & Selection Identify and Support High Impact Entrepreneurship Impact Entrepreneurship Services Promote a culture of entrepreneurship Education & Outreach

4 Why should Endeavor focus on Education? Context in Chile Experts have identified Education as the most promising area to improve the entrepreneurship environment. Areas to Improve in Entrepreneurship Education Soft Skills & Hard Skills Creativity, Autonomy, Personal Initiative Understanding the economy and markets Emphasis on Entrepreneurship How to create new businesses Teaching administration and business Professional Training

5 Current Context in Chile Role of Endeavor BIZ Gov/ Corfo Government Business Universities Universities NGOs NGOs Pre-University Education Pre Uni

6 Endeavor in Education Mission To promote the culture of entrepreneurship in youth to cultivate a more innovative and productive population and thereby promote the economic development of the country. Method 1. Inspire: Motivate key actors with value of EE 2. Evaluate: Identify best practices for High Impact EE programs 3. Collaborate: Build collaborative partnerships between key stakeholders. Plan Strategy and Design Implementation Pilot Program Evaluation and Certification Expansion Jun- Dec 2009 Dec 2009 Dec 2010 March Dec

7 Scalability Model: Building an Industry Facilitate the implementation of programs in schools by delivering certified content and building collaborative relationships to increase access and efficiency for scalability Macro Organization (BID, Min. Edu, Min. Finance) Research & Development Schools (Demand) High Quality Content (Supply) Certified Content Providers

8 The Structure of the Pilot Project Implementation Strategy National Expertise (Endeavor Education Advisory Board) Business Advisory Council Pt. Montt International Expertise (REELA, Endeavor Brazil, SIPA) Partnerships with Content Providers Resources ($$) for Pilot Project InnovaChile Grant Technical High Schools Pt. Montt Participation of 7 Technical High Schools: 2,500 students between 15 and 18 yrs. old 200 teachers and administrators 5,000 members of the community (authorities, parents, businesses, foundations)

9 Content of Pilot Program *more providers to be added

10 Impact Measurement and Certification Define Indicators Preparticipation Evaluation Impact measurement of each activity Evaluation of teachers, schools, directors Evaluation and Certification of Providers Measurement of nationwide entrepreneurship levels in youth (15-18 yrs old)

11 Desired Output Desired Outcome Certification & segmentation of content providers Certification for teachers, directors, and students for participation Standardized impact measurement system Tool-kit for Entrepreneurship Education programs Network and collaborative partnerships Diffusion & Media Outreach of Activities High quality, tested content Value-Added to participants Validation of results, scalability Knowledge Sharing Long term sustainability Inspiration for growth

12 Moving forward: Challenges 1) Impact Measurement Defining indicators Methods of measurement 2) Certification Model 3) Expansion Strategy Long term partner for execution Long term funding Approach to schools

13 El Consejo Asesor Empresarial de Puerto Montt y Endeavor le invitan al Seminario Internacional Expositores: Emprendiendo en Educación Rabindranath Quinteros, Alcalde de Puerto Montt José Weinstein, Gerente de Educación, Fundación Chile Tina Seelig, Director de Emprendimiento, Universidad de Stanford Carlos Vignolo, Universidad de Chile Jorge Pacheco, Presidente Consejo Asesor Empresarial Juliano Seabre, Gerente de Educación y Políticas, Endeavor Brasil Martes 1 de diciembre :30 a 13:30 hrs Aula Magna, Universidad San Sebastián, Puerto Montt Municipalidad de Puerto Montt Confirmar a: educapuerto@gmail.com

14 Thank you Lily Lyman Education and Outreach Endeavor Chile

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