COURSE CODE: 9093

Entrepreneurship

SCED Code: 12053

Virginia Extended Description: I

Suggested Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Duration: 36 Weeks

Hours: 140

Credits: 1

Prerequisite: None

OSHA Compliance Required?: No

Non-Traditional?: F

This course introduces students to the dynamic world of creating, owning, and launching their own ventures. Students will learn concepts and techniques for planning an entrepreneurial venture, using design thinking and business model development. Students will learn about financial statements, marketing principles, sales and customer service, and basic economic principles required for successful business operation. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

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Course Sequences

A combination of this course and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses, is a concentration sequence. Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses based on their career pathways. A program completer is a student who has met the requirements for a CTE concentration sequence and all other requirements for high school graduation or an approved alternative education program.

Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)

Career Clusters

Pathway	Occupation
Agribusiness Systems	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products Graphic Designers
Animal Systems	Animal Breeders Veterinarians Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Animal Caretakers Animal Trainers Food Scientists and Technologists Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Environmental Service Systems	Environmental Engineers Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Pest Control Workers Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Food Products & Processing Systems	Food Scientists and Technologists Agricultural Inspectors Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products Chemical Technicians
Natural Resources Systems	Conservation Scientists Conveyor Operators and Tenders Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Forest and Conservation Technicians Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Plant Systems	Biochemists and Biophysicists Economists Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Floral Designers Food Scientists and Technologists Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Soil and Plant Scientists Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Power, Structural, & Technical Systems	Agricultural Engineers Agricultural Equipment Operators Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Pathway	Occupation
Construction	Construction Managers Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Electricians Roofers Tile and Stone Setters Brickmasons and Blockmasons Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Design/Pre-Construction	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Architectural and Civil Drafters Civil Engineers Interior Designers Landscape Architects Surveyors Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Cost Estimators Drafters, All Other Historians Operations Research Analysts Software Developers Engineers, All Other
Maintenance/Operations	Carpenters Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Home Appliance Repairers Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Pathway	Occupation
A/V Technology & Film	Audio and Video Technicians Graphic Designers Sound Engineering Technicians Commercial and Industrial Designers Photographers Producers and Directors
Journalism & Broadcasting	Broadcast Technicians Editors News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Producers and Directors Technical Writers
Performing Arts	Lighting Technicians Choreographers Producers and Directors Set and Exhibit Designers
Printing Technology	Desktop Publishers Etchers and Engravers Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Special Effects Artists and Animators
Telecommunications	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Broadcast Technicians Film and Video Editors Sound Engineering Technicians
Visual Arts	Fashion Designers Graphic Designers Interior Designers Curators Designers, All Other Photographers Set and Exhibit Designers

Pathway	Occupation
Business Information Management	Project Management Specialists Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Computer and Information Systems Managers Computer Programmers Data Scientists Database Administrators Managers, All Other Web and Digital Interface Designers
General Management	Administrative Services Managers General and Operations Managers Advertising and Promotions Managers Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Chief Executives Computer and Information Systems Managers Construction Managers Facilities Managers Financial Risk Specialists Fundraising Managers Industrial Production Managers Managers, All Other Operations Research Analysts Public Relations Managers Sales Managers Social and Community Service Managers Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Purchasing Managers
Human Resources Management	Compensation and Benefits Managers Human Resources Managers Training and Development Managers Labor Relations Specialists
Operations Management	Administrative Services Managers Facilities Managers Computer and Information Systems Managers Computer Programmers Database Administrators Database Architects Management Analysts Project Management Specialists Purchasing Managers Web and Digital Interface Designers

Pathway	Occupation
Administration & Administrative Support	Training and Development Managers Coaches and Scouts Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Instructional Coordinators
Professional Support Services	Archivists Curators Interpreters and Translators
Teaching/Training	Coaches and Scouts Dietitians and Nutritionists Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Farm and Home Management Educators Historians Instructional Coordinators Interpreters and Translators Tutors
Teaching/Training	Coaches and Scouts Dietitians and Nutritionists Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Farm and Home Management Educators Historians Instructional Coordinators Interpreters and Translators Tutors

Pathway	Occupation
Fuels Production	Chemical Engineers Electricians Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Power Generation	Electrical and Electronics Drafters Electrical Engineers Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Industrial Machinery Mechanics Nuclear Engineers Solar Photovoltaic Installers Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Transmission and Distribution	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Electricians Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Petroleum Engineers Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Energy Sustainability and Efficiency	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Atmospheric and Space Scientists Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Conservation Scientists Economists Electricians Environmental Engineers Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Forest and Conservation Technicians Foresters Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Materials Engineers Mechanical Engineers Statisticians Surveying and Mapping Technicians Urban and Regional Planners

Pathway	Occupation
Accounting	Accountants and Auditors Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Financial Examiners Tax Preparers
Banking Services	Bill and Account Collectors Credit Analysts Loan Officers Credit Counselors Financial Examiners Financial Risk Specialists
Business Finance	Financial and Investment Analysts Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Tax Preparers Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Budget Analysts Statisticians
Insurance	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage Insurance Sales Agents Actuaries Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Financial Risk Specialists Insurance Underwriters
Securities & Investments	Financial and Investment Analysts Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Tax Preparers Budget Analysts Financial Managers Loan Officers Personal Financial Advisors

Pathway	Occupation
Planning	Urban and Regional Planners Architectural and Engineering Managers Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Statistical Assistants
Revenue & Taxation	Accountants and Auditors Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate Appraisers of Personal and Business Property Financial Examiners Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Tax Preparers
Public Management & Administration	Emergency Management Directors Social and Community Service Managers

Pathway	Occupation
Diagnostic Services	Nuclear Medicine Technologists Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Radiologists Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Phlebotomists
Health Informatics	Epidemiologists Health Education Specialists Administrative Services Managers Medical and Health Services Managers Occupational Therapists
Support Services	Dietitians and Nutritionists Medical and Health Services Managers Phlebotomists
Therapeutic Services	Athletic Trainers Audiologists Home Health Aides Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Massage Therapists Occupational Therapists Opticians, Dispensing Physical Therapists Recreational Therapists Registered Nurses Veterinarians Exercise Physiologists Pharmacists

Pathway	Occupation
Lodging	Lodging Managers Food Service Managers Lighting Technicians Residential Advisors
Recreation, Amusements & Attractions	Animal Trainers Athletes and Sports Competitors Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Lodging Managers Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services	Food Service Managers Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Bakers Chefs and Head Cooks
Travel & Tourism	Tour Guides and Escorts Travel Agents Food Service Managers Lodging Managers

Pathway	Occupation
Consumer Services	Credit Counselors Marketing Managers Public Relations Specialists Sales Managers Technical Writers
Counseling & Mental Health Services	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Rehabilitation Counselors Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors Counselors, All Other Health Education Specialists
Early Childhood Development & Services	Childcare Workers
Family & Community Services	Social and Community Service Managers Social and Human Service Assistants Chief Executives Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Counselors, All Other Health Education Specialists
Personal Care Services	Barbers Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Home Health Aides Massage Therapists

Pathway	Occupation
Network Systems	Computer and Information Systems Managers Network and Computer Systems Administrators Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Computer Network Architects Computer Programmers Data Scientists Database Architects Information Security Analysts Software Developers Web and Digital Interface Designers
Programming & Software Development	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Architectural and Engineering Managers Computer and Information Research Scientists Computer Hardware Engineers Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Computer Programmers Computer Systems Analysts Data Scientists Database Administrators Network and Computer Systems Administrators Database Architects Software Developers
Web & Digital Communications	Graphic Designers Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Web Developers Computer and Information Research Scientists Computer Programmers Computer Systems Analysts Data Scientists Software Developers Special Effects Artists and Animators Web and Digital Interface Designers
Information Support & Services	Computer and Information Systems Managers Computer Occupations, All Other Computer Systems Analysts Database Architects Network and Computer Systems Administrators Software Developers Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Web and Digital Interface Designers Computer User Support Specialists

Pathway	Occupation
Emergency & Fire Management Services	Emergency Medical Technicians Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Legal Services	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Lawyers Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
Security & Protective Services	Private Detectives and Investigators Security Guards
Law Enforcement Services	Forensic Science Technicians Private Detectives and Investigators Animal Control Workers

Pathway	Occupation
Maintenance, Installation, & Repair	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Fence Erectors Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Millwrights Software Developers Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Manufacturing Production Process Development	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians Industrial Engineers Calibration Technologists and Technicians Mechanical Engineers
Production	Tool and Die Makers Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Machinists Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians Upholsterers
Quality Assurance	Calibration Technologists and Technicians Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Health, Safety, & Environmental Assurance	Environmental Engineers Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Health, Safety, & Environmental Assurance	Environmental Engineers Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Logistics & Inventory Control	Logisticians

Pathway	Occupation
Marketing Communications	Sales Managers Editors Fundraisers Public Relations Specialists Technical Writers
Marketing Management	Advertising and Promotions Managers Marketing Managers Public Relations Managers Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Fundraising Managers Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Sales Managers
Marketing Research	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Marketing Managers Survey Researchers
Merchandising	Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers Models Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Telemarketers Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Professional Sales	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Real Estate Brokers Real Estate Sales Agents Sales Managers Telemarketers Advertising Sales Agents Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate Appraisers of Personal and Business Property Computer Programmers Demonstrators and Product Promoters Interior Designers Lodging Managers Marketing Managers Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Sales Engineers Travel Agents Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Pathway	Occupation
Engineering & Technology	Aerospace Engineers Agricultural Engineers Chemical Engineers Electrical Engineers Engineers, All Other Environmental Engineers Industrial Engineers Materials Engineers Mechanical Engineers Nuclear Engineers Petroleum Engineers Civil Engineers Cost Estimators Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Science & Mathematics	Economists Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Hydrologists Materials Scientists Anthropologists and Archeologists Atmospheric and Space Scientists Biological Scientists, All Other Computer Programmers Project Management Specialists Statisticians

Pathway	Occupation
Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Automotive Body and Related Repairers Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Avionics Technicians Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Logistics Planning & Management Services	Logisticians Chief Executives Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Transportation Operations	Motorboat Operators Ship Engineers Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Air Traffic Controllers Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Airfield Operations Specialists Commercial Divers Commercial Pilots Couriers and Messengers Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management & Regulation	Airfield Operations Specialists Traffic Technicians Transportation Inspectors
Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Traffic Technicians Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

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Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)

Career Clusters

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Architecture & Construction

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Business Management & Administration

Education & Training

Energy

Finance

Government & Public Administration

Health Science

Hospitality & Tourism

Human Services

Information Technology

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Manufacturing

Marketing

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

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