OEP partnered with Small & Medium Enterprises General Authority Monsha’at and the Saudi Ministry of Education to offer seven Saudi high schools the opportunity to pilot entrepreneurship training in 2019. The collaboration included curriculum development, teacher training, supported implementation of the modules in schools and course material tailored to the Saudi market.
The selected students took the two-module course to develop their mindset and skills. The hands-on approach of the course was built on weekly activities, linking students to the world of business and startups.
The entrepreneurship course is based on two Finnish vocational modules on entrepreneurship and workplace skills with assessment completed according to Finnish standards. Upon the completion of their studies, successful students received a diploma from Omnia, the Joint Authority of Education in the Espoo Region.
Phase 1
- Teacher training for Module 1: Entrepreneurial mindset
- Implementation of Module 1 in schools (February – April 2019)
- 132 students have successfully completed Module 1
Phase 2
- Teacher training for Module 2: Planning an innovative business
- Implementation of the Module in schools (September – December 2019)
Highlights
“I see my students encouraged more than before. We are so proud of our students.”
– Teacher
“To see the world of entrepreneurs in a different and realistic way, which gave me lots of new knowledge, experience, challenges.”
– Student
“The thing I like about this course that l enjoy learning , l feel excited about it.”
– Student
Find out more about the course and read participant comments on the Future Entrepreneurs site.
Partners
The entrepreneurship course was organized in cooperation with the Small & Medium Enterprises General Authority Monsha’at and the Saudi Ministry of Education.