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Women’s History Month: Women in Entrepreneurship using “How I Built This” Podcast

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Amber Thomas
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Objective

Teachers will be able to:

  • Describe the benefits of women seeking entrepreneurship roles.
  • Explain how entrepreneurship can provide an ideal career opportunity for women.

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Entrepreneur, Human Capital, Income

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In this webinar, you will learn about the power of women in entrepreneurship by using the “How I Built This” podcast.

Description

Presented by the North Carolina Council on Economic Education. Be prepared to learn about the incredible stories of women entrepreneurs! You will walk away with an understanding of how they got their start, the challenges they were up against, and how they kept it going. We will also discuss the opportunities and resources available for women entrepreneurs. Each session is complete with a mini-lesson that will provide you with a tangible activity to take back to your classroom!

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