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Inspring Entrepreneurship Among Youth Can Transform Declining Economies

Spain, like several countries, has been facing economic decline, including high unemployment. For youth, that figure is over 40% in Spain. This segment needs to be inspired and Escola Emprenedors is integrating entrepreneurship into schools to do so. One of the factors associated with high unemployment for youth in Spain is that the education system is not preparing students to successfully join the country's workforce. Education sector experts say the curriculum is stagnant and outdated, not giving students the opportunity to find their voice and be creative. This undoubtedly has a negative effect on the economic empowerment and vibrancy of the city I live ub - Barcelona. For the last 3 years, Escola Emprenedors has been working tirelessly to refine and scale an education reform initiative to bring entrepreneurship teaching into public and private schools in Barcelona. In brief, the program provides the teachers and the content to run a 12-week program where secondary school students work in teams to design a business plan from concept to final pitch. The results have been great with near-failing students now on track to graduate and hundreds of students finding a voice and a passion. 

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