GenEI Three Stage Community Engagement and Sustainability Process

Stage 1

• Assess community assets to build on existing entrepreneurship programs;

• Identify community champions and program coaches from the business and/or education sectors and

• Develop plans for a sustainable entrepreneurship program.

Stage 2

• Train and certify educators, volunteers and community-based organizations staff utilizing the middle, high school, advanced, or customized curricula;

• Provide assistance to assist teacher implementation of GenEI materials and to build the community support network;

• Design and perform on-going evaluation and

• Assist with the design of local and regional Showcases.

Stage 3

• Enlist community involvement with business plan presentations, loan fund initiatives, internships and the possible student incubator development; 

• Provide opportunities for youth to establish meaningful relationships with local business leaders and 

• Intitiate the process for long term program support using interactive long distance technology.