Gen Z Entrepreneurs Lead the Way
August 17 2022 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Stride Sets Students on New Paths to Pursue
Their Passions
Stride, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of online and
blended education programs, is excited to launch its new
Entrepreneurship Resource Center for High School Students and Gen Z
Entrepreneurship Guide.
Stride’s High School Student Entrepreneur Resource Center is
packed with tips on starting or growing a business in high school,
answers to frequently asked questions, business success stories and
inspiration from other teens, and links to tools from agencies like
the Small Business Administration that students can immediately
apply no matter where they are at in their entrepreneurial journey.
Students can also download the Gen Z Entrepreneurship Guide for
advice on how to begin as an entrepreneur.
“Nearly 90% of all employers are more likely to hire high school
graduates who have a better grasp of real-world skills,” said Lutz
Braum, Vice President of Product Marketing and Innovation at
Stride. “This is why we’ve created our career readiness resources.
More than having a ‘start-up mentality’, Stride students learn
skills that employers value – communication, problem solving,
teamwork, leadership, and strong worth ethic - helping them earn
qualifications for internships and jobs.”
Additionally, research has shown that the development of
real-world skills associated with entrepreneurship, including
communication, problem solving, teamwork, leadership, and strong
work ethic, help students stand out as candidates and perform
better among their peers when in the workplace.
According to Worth.com, Gen Z may be the most entrepreneurial
generation ever, with “62% of Gen Zers indicating they have started
– or intend to start – their own business.” Stride’s
Entrepreneurship Resource Center gives these high school students
the playbook for developing, launching, or operating their own
business. The multimedia playbook serves as a guide for students to
discover a variety of entrepreneurship skills to apply in high
school and beyond.
“The traditional definition of an entrepreneur has changed,”
added Braum. “Students are looking to make an immediately impact,
apply new skills, and solve real world problems. The workforce has
recognized that. It's time for education to follow suit.”
Students at Stride Career Prep schools and programs can pair a
solid academic foundation with engaging enrichment activities,
access to career and college prep resources, and hands-on learning
experiences in growing career fields like Business, Health
Sciences, and IT. Whether their path leads them directly into the
workplace or to higher education, Stride Career Prep provides
students with the skills they need to get there. Eligible students
can also earn college credits while still in high school, gaining a
head start on higher education and potentially saving thousands of
dollars in college tuition costs.
For more information on the Resource Center or career-focused
online classes, please visit Stride Career Prep.
About Stride, Inc.
At Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), we are reimagining learning—where
learning is lifelong, deeply personal, and prepares learners for
tomorrow. The company has transformed millions of people’s teaching
and learning experiences by providing innovative, high-quality,
tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs directly
to students, schools, the military, and enterprises in primary,
secondary, and postsecondary settings. Stride is a premier provider
of K-12 education for students, schools, and districts, including
career learning services through middle and high school curriculum.
For adult learners, Stride delivers professional skills training in
healthcare and technology, as well as staffing and talent
development for Fortune 500 companies. Stride has delivered
millions of courses over the past decade and serves learners in all
50 states and more than 100 countries. The company is a proud
sponsor of the Future of School, a nonprofit organization dedicated
to closing the gap between the pace of technology and the pace of
change in education. More information can be found at
stridelearning.com, K12.com, galvanize.com, techelevator.com, and
medcerts.com.
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Media: Ken Schwartz Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications
Stride, Inc. kschwartz@k12.com
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