Transform
Classrooms
Into Real
Learning
Environments

Teach YES

The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) is an opportunity for students to unleash their inner entrepreneur and experience the start-up world first-hand. It is an experiential programme where students set up and run a real business. Each YES company creates their own product or service and brings this to market.

  • Year 12-13
  • 4 Terms
  • Level 1 - 3 Business Studies
  • $55 (incl GST) per student
  • Teacher training available
Student Learning

Through YES, students will...

  • Learn about business planning and operations
  • Develop a range of personal and business skills
  • Consult with and create networks in their community
Programme Structure

There are four YES challenges that each company needs to complete.

  • Challenge 1 – Validation
  • Challenge 2 – The Pitch
  • Challenge 3 – Promotion & Sales
  • Challenge 4 – Annual Review

The Young Enterprise Scheme has had a huge impact on the students at Aparima College.
This is our third year of running the scheme, and we have junior students eager to participate in future years.
I would recommend the Young Enterprise Scheme to schools of all sizes and deciles.

Lynne Grove Teacher, Aparima College‍
YES National Teacher of the Year

Teaching with YES

Find out all about what you can expect when you Teach with YES!

Professional Development Training

We provide practical training, resources and ongoing support to help teachers confidently deliver YES and create engaging learning experiences for students.

Curriculum Links

Run YES as a timetabled course or extracurricular option. It's widely used to deliver Business Studies Achievement Standards (Levels 2–3), and every student who completes YES will receive the YES micro-credential.

Competition

Over $20,000 in national prizes, plus regional awards, cash prizes and tertiary scholarships with pathways to national events and partner programmes.

Teach with YES!