Imagine classrooms buzzing not just with academic fervor, but with the energy of budding entrepreneurs. This is the reality in many schools today, where students increasingly transform their passions into real-life businesses.
From eco-friendly clothing lines to peer-tutoring services, these young go-getters prove age is just a number when turning dreams into profit. The school cafeteria and halls are full of new entrepreneurs, selling and showing their passion for the TCS community, a market they have created and expanded.
“As entrepreneurs in school we need to expand ourselves, we need to understand the likings of students, what are the best ways to offer products, ideal customers, and how to do it. It is a difficult public because there are so many people selling things that if we don’t sell the right way or to the right customers we won’t earn any money, with my cinnamon rolls, I know how to sell them and who to sell them to. After all, it’s a sweet product, and lots of people sell sweet things,” Senior Pablo Franco said.
Technology has made it easier to launch a business, with online platforms offering everything from website creation tools to marketing resources. Many schools are now incorporating entrepreneurial education into their curriculum, equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the business world. Online platforms offer everything from website building to social media marketing, making launching your dream easier than ever. So, whether you’re passionate about sustainable fashion, educational apps, or the next big dog walking service, the world is your oyster. With a little tech magic and school smarts, you can turn it into your pearl.
“The school offers classes such as Business Tech which, helps students know how to handle money, and how to create a business startup. These classes give us a better view of how markets work, how to study the audience, and what type of audience to sell the product. This gives us students a huge head start and boosts us to be future leaders,” Senior Martin Robles said.
The benefits of student entrepreneurship extend far beyond the individual student. These young businesses provide valuable goods and services to their communities, as well as to create jobs, promote innovation, and foster a spirit of collaboration. They empower students to take control of their destinies and chart their paths to success.
“It’s not just about making money, you know? Building this business with my brother feels like building a future. We’re creating something new, solving problems, and showing everyone that even as young entrepreneurs we can make the difference for ourselves. Plus it is a huge motivation seeing how we earn money for ourselves with no need to ask our parents,” Daniel Franco, Grade 10, said.
Student entrepreneurship carries a unique energy. It’s a vibrant ecosystem where creativity collides with resourcefulness, and the result is often a whirlwind of innovative solutions addressing real-world problems.
“Going around the school cafeteria and seeing all the students’ brands all over social media is inspiring. It is motivating for me also as an entrepreneur seeing how much the school community is expanding and more importantly the huge amount of people supporting new businesses like myself,” Maria Escandon, Grade 11, said.