"Beyond the Classroom: Building Tomorrow’s CEOs Today"

Promoting entrepreneurship and vocational skills early can shape the mindset of students for lifelong self-sufficiency and innovation. We believe that inside every child is a dreamer, a doer, and a future leader. The world is changing fast—degrees alone no longer guarantee success. But a mindset of innovation, practical skills, and financial literacy? That’s the new power. That’s what builds CEOs, even from a young age.

We will collaborate with schools, to train selected students who has shown interest in different skills like Bag making, Foot wear Making, Culinary and Baking, Mocktail making, and T-shirt Tie and dye with personal skills like Integrity, Responsibility, self motivation etc, work place skills like communication, decision making, teamwork and many more.

At the end of every training there will be competition among the students and exhibition of what they have been able to learn. Also we will bring mentors to speak with them in a conferences to help them see what they can do with what they have learned.

We plan to have different schools in other to be able to reach as many teenagers as possible.

Our core vision is to equip Nigerian secondary school students with hands-on vocational skills, business mindset, and leadership values through structured training, competitions, and community engagement. The training will be hands-on training where the students will be involved practically.

1. Creative Skills: Bag & purse making, Footwear crafting, T-shirt Tie and Dye
2. Food & Hospitality: Mocktail creation, small chops packaging, cake baking and decoration
3. Digital/Business Skills: Graphic design, digital marketing, phone photography
4. Leadership & Entrepreneurship: Public speaking, personal branding, pitch training

1. Each student selects 1–2 tracks per term.

We will also introduce inter-school competition and exhibition for students to create exposure, collaboration and relationship among the students .Also we will bring mentors to speak with them in a conferences to help them see what they can do with what they have learned.

Despite academic achievements, many students leave school without employable skills or entrepreneurial thinking. In an economy where youth unemployment is rising and skilled hands are in demand, this program empowers teens with tools for:

1. Early career exploration
2. Income-generating skills
3. Business awareness and problem-solving
4. Self-confidence and public presentation skills

Why this Program

Despite academic achievements, many students leave school without employable skills or entrepreneurial thinking. In an economy where youth unemployment is rising and skilled hands are in demand, this program empowers teens with tools for:

1. Early career exploration
2. Income-generating skills
3. Business awareness and problem-solving
4. Self-confidence and public presentation skills

Program Objectives

1. Train students in selected vocational and entrepreneurial skills
2. Host a competitive showcase for creativity, innovation, and leadership
3. Encourage schools to integrate skill-building into their extracurricular offerings
4. Recognize and reward outstanding student entrepreneurs

4. 📋 Pilot Structure

Target Group:

1. 5 secondary schools
2. 50 students aged 13–19
3. Focus on SS1–SS3 students

Program Format:

Phase

1. Orientation
2. Skill Workshop
3. Teen CEO competition
4. Award and recognition

Skill Area for Pilot

1. Mocktail Preparation
2. Aso Oke Clutch Purse
3. Footwear
4. Digital design with Canva
5. Teen Business Pitching

Expected Outcomes

1. 100% student participation in skill-building activities
2. Enhanced student self-esteem, public speaking, and creativity
3. Positive publicity for participating schools and education authorities

Monitoring & Reporting

We will provide:

1. A full report of the program’s impact
2. Media coverage and documentation
3. Testimonials from schools and students
4. Certificates for participating schools and students