Virtual Entrepreneurship Program (VEP)
ESG Teenpreneurs Camp - Summer 2024
The Virtual Entrepreneurship Program (VEP) empowers
The Virtual Entrepreneurship Program (VEP) empowers students to become future-ready entrepreneurs by focusing on essential skills like digital literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, leadership, flexibility, and emotional intelligence. This approach equips students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills crucial for success in today's dynamic global landscape.
VEP provides a comprehensive experience for aspiring young entrepreneurs, emphasizing learning-by-doing and self-directed learning methods. Participants gain essential skills and mindset preparation for higher education and careers.
Structured as a sequential four-step journey, VEP guides participants through developing and launching business ideas, creating and executing plans and strategies, engaging in international business meetings, pitching to virtual investors, and performing day-to-day business activities such as planning, project management, teamwork, budgeting, managing costs, conducting meetings, and writing emails. This hands-on approach fosters key competencies and job readiness in a supportive learning environment.
By integrating practical experience with global networking opportunities, VEP prepares participants to excel in real-world challenges and seize opportunities in today's evolving global market.
Program Objectives
Grow a global citizenship mindset.
Utilize and interact with technology as applied in business.
Identify career pathways: Build awareness about a variety of careers and occupations.
Develop skills, attitudes, and mindsets in entrepreneurship, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, public speaking, financial literacy, teamwork, and technology.
Experience workplace expectations and develop professional behaviors.
Participating students will have the opportunity to
Develop a personal portfolio certifying global entrepreneurship training.
Receive a completion certificate from PEN Worldwide, globally recognized in the field.
Engage with seasoned business experts through group and one-on-one mentorship sessions.
Attend a globally recognized program.
Meet and network with numerous other students in the Virtual Entrepreneurship Program, based on PEN Worldwide projects and events.
The VEP consists of four steps
Step 1
Business idea development and team building
Step 2
Business planning and operation
Step 3
Business development and operation
Step 4
International showcase and reporting