Academy for Enterprising Girls (89 Degrees East)

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The Academy for Enterprising Girls is a fun and exciting entrepreneurship program, available FREE to all young women in Australia aged 10 – 18, funded under the Australian Government’s Women’s Leadership and Development Program. The Academy is designed to cultivate young women’s skills in design thinking, leadership, entrepreneurial and business skills, delivered through four key program pillars:

1. National workshops & events program
   Free workshops and events for primary and secondary schools around Australia. Girls gain hands-on experience in workshops designed to teach skills in design thinking and problem-solving. Leadership and career development opportunities for secondary students.

2. Comprehensive eLearning modules
   15 free, engaging, and self-paced online learning modules. Girls learn the innovation, design thinking and tech skills required to start their own business. Modules take users on a journey of discovery as they develop their own business or social enterprise idea.

3. Educational resource hub for teachers
   Online Classroom offering free educational resources, incorporating classroom friendly content designed by experienced Australian educators. Mapped directly to the Australian Curriculum Version 9, General Capabilities and Cross Curricular Priorities.

4. Resource hub for students and parents
   Resources designed to inspire and excite the next generation of budding young female entrepreneurs. Watch an inspiring video series or read an educational article to learn from some of Australia’s most amazing enterprising women.