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AESA Entrepreneurial Institute
Empowering Tomorrow’s Visionaries, Future Founders, and Change Makers

Originally founded in 2012, the AESA Entrepreneurial Institute returns for the 25-26 School Year!​

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The AESA Entrepreneurship Program is a four-year, immersive pathway designed to empower students to think boldly, solve real-world problems, and launch ventures with purpose. With a strong emphasis on student-driven inquiry, project-based learning, and mentorship, this program gives aspiring entrepreneurs the space and support to turn their ideas into actionable solutions.

 

Students engage in hands-on experiences that mirror the startup lifecycle—from idea discovery and market research to brand development, financial modeling, and pitching to real investors. Along the way, students participate in the AESA Talks speaker series, collaborative workshops, and pitch presentations that promote leadership, communication, and adaptability.

 

The program integrates modern entrepreneurial tools like the Business Model Canvas, Genius Hour projects, MVP (Minimum Viable Product) development, and market validation cycles, preparing students for both postsecondary success and real-world innovation.

Academic
Courses

Share Across Business & Entrepreneurial Tracks

  • Economics (12th Grade) 

  • Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 

  • Digital Media Arts, Marketing, and Branding

Entrepreneurial Pathway-Specific Academic Courses

  • Entrepreneurship I – Foundations of entrepreneurship, idea development, business planning, and personal discovery through project-based learning.

  • Entrepreneurship II – Branding, marketing, and validation strategies through iterative product development and storytelling.

  • Entrepreneurship III – Business operations, finance, pitching, and launching a minimum viable product (MVP).

  • Capstone Practicum – A culminating, real-world startup project with opportunities for presentation, mentorship, and potential launch.

Enrichment & Experience

  • AESA Talks – Monthly guest speakers and mentors from the entrepreneurial community.

  • Internships – Hands-on work experiences with local startups, small businesses, or 74 venture projects.

  • Pre-College Certifications – Opportunities to earn certifications such as: 

    • Google Entrepreneurship/Business Foundations

    • NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) 

    • Junior Achievement Company Program

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