Enterprise Village is designed to help students develop basic economic concepts and understand the process between businesses and consumers. Many students consider the program to be one of their most valuable elementary school experiences.
To start the process, students spend six weeks in the classroom learning about real-world economic topics such as writing checks, using a debit card, applying for jobs and more. Then, students put their new skills to practice during a visit to Enterprise Village.
Enterprise Village is located within the Stavros Institute and laid out like a shopping mall. Over the course of one business day, students work in one of the 20+ professions, take breaks and receive paychecks. They also have the opportunity to be consumers by making purchases in one of the business-sponsored storefronts.
