Entrepreneur-in-the-Classroom

Entrepreneur-in-the-Classroom (EITC) Programs

Introducing America's youth to the importance of entrepreneurship

Our innovative EITC umbrella of programs makes it possible to introduce entrepreneurship to any high school classroom regardless of discipline. The free classroom curriculum and other resources enable students to learn first-hand about the risks and rewards of operating a small business.

Johnny Money Online Game

Interactive, online small business simulation game enhances high school students' exploration of entrepreneurship.

EITC Curriculum

Three-module, supplemental entrepreneurship curriculum for the high school classroom.

Take Time to Teach (T3) Mentoring

Mentoring program between NFIB members and educators to help answer questions about entrepreneurship

EITC Co-Presenting Sponsor

• NFIB President in the Classroom for National Entrepreneurship Week (Windows Media)

  This video shows excerpts from NFIB President Todd Stottlemyer's visit and advice to a Fairfax County Public School Fashion Marketing Class on Thursday, March 1, to help show high school students that starting their own business is a real possibility.

• Visa USA/National Federation of Independent Business Youth Entrepreneurship Teacher Survey

  According to this survey of 350 high school teachers and guidance counselors conducted from April 25 – May 9, 2006, while the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, many students don't know where to start.