ELEVATE 302 ENTREPRENEURIAL GUILD

Build Something From Nothing.

The Entrepreneurial Guild is where Delaware youth learn how to turn ideas into real-world projects, brands, and micro-businesses. Students explore creativity, digital skills, and AI-powered innovation through hands-on challenges designed to build confidence and practical experience.

This Guild is ideal for curious thinkers, content creators, future founders, and anyone who wants to develop the mindset of a builder.

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GUILD DETAILS

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  • 1. Idea Development & Creative Strategy

    • How to brainstorm and shape workable ideas

    • Identifying community needs and opportunities

    • Turning personal experiences into project concepts

    2. Branding & Digital Identity

    • Basic logo creation

    • Color psychology + tone of voice

    • Social media presence + storytelling

    3. AI for Entrepreneurs

    • Using AI tools for research and market insight

    • Turning rough ideas into polished proposals

    • Beginner-friendly automation tools

    4. Youth-Friendly Business Skills

    • Basic budgeting

    • Intro to marketing

    • Understanding value and audience

    • What makes a project sustainable

  • Every cohort completes a full project build, including:

    • Weeks 1–3: Idea to Concept

    Students generate and select their business or project idea.

    • Weeks 4–6: Brand Identity + Digital Setup

    They create a name, concept, visuals, and early messaging.

    • Weeks 7–8: AI + Strategy Sprint

    Students use AI tools for research, planning, and content support.

    • Week 8 Merge: Cross-Guild Collaboration

    Entrepreneurial students partner briefly with the Operations Guild to refine workflow, customer experience, and delivery.

    • Weeks 9–11: Launch Preparation

    Students finalize presentations, marketing assets, or prototypes.

    • Week 12: Showcase Day

    Students pitch their project to staff, peers, and invited community members.

  • Students leave with:

    ✔ A fully developed project or micro-brand

    ✔ A digital portfolio piece

    ✔ Beginner AI skills

    ✔ Entrepreneurial confidence

    ✔ Team collaboration experience

    ✔ A certificate of completion

    • Creators

    • Problem-solvers

    • Visionaries

    • Innovators

    • Students curious about starting something of their own

    If you want to learn how to bring ideas to life — this is your Guild.