Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Entreprenuership (9093)

Other Virginia CTE sets

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities

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    Demonstrate creativity and innovation.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate integrity.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate work ethic.5

Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills

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    Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.6

  • 7

    Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.7

  • 8

    Demonstrate respect for diversity.8

  • 9

    Demonstrate customer service skills.9

  • 10

    Collaborate with team members.10

Demonstrating Professional Competencies

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    Demonstrate big-picture thinking.11

  • 12

    Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.12

  • 13

    Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.13

  • 14

    Manage time and resources.14

  • 15

    Demonstrate information-literacy skills.15

  • 16

    Demonstrate an understanding of information security.16

  • 17

    Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.17

  • 18

    Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.18

  • 19

    Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.19

  • 20

    Demonstrate professionalism.20

  • 21

    Demonstrate reading and writing skills.21

  • 22

    Demonstrate workplace safety.22

Examining All Aspects of an Industry

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    Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.23

  • 24

    Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.24

  • 25

    Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.25

  • 26

    Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.26

  • 27

    Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.27

  • 28

    Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.28

  • 29

    Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.29

  • 30

    Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.30

Addressing Elements of Student Life

  • 31

    Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.31

  • 32

    Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.32

  • 33

    Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.33

  • 34

    Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.34

Exploring Work-Based Learning

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    Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.35

  • 36

    Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.36

  • 37

    Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.37

  • 38

    Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.38

Understanding Entrepreneurship

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    Explain the concept of entrepreneurship.39

  • 40

    Explain the concept of intrapreneurship.40

  • 41

    Explain the importance of social entrepreneurship.41

  • 42

    Describe goals of being an entrepreneur.42

  • 43

    Describe the entrepreneurial mindset.43

  • 44

    Examine the skills necessary for successful entrepreneurship.44

  • 45

    Research entrepreneurs.45

  • 46

    Describe the role of innovation in entrepreneurship.46

  • 47

    Explain entrepreneurial roots of opportunity.47

  • 48

    Examine career opportunities in entrepreneurship.48

  • 49

    Describe the purposes and types of business communication.49

  • 50

    Identify types and components of an oral presentation.50

  • 51

    Describe trends in entrepreneurship.51

Understanding Design Thinking and Business Model Development

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    Demonstrate the design-thinking process.52

  • 53

    Define lean startup.53

  • 54

    Identify lean startup concepts.54

  • 55

    Identify the components of the business model canvas.55

  • 56

    Demonstrate value proposition design.56

Understanding Business Ownership

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    Describe the common business entities.57

  • 58

    Describe common business types.58

  • 59

    Analyze strategies that can be used to manage the risks of a new business.59

  • 60

    Describe types of entrepreneurial ventures.60

  • 61

    Explain the concept of organizational structures.61

  • 62

    Identify resources for entrepreneurs.62

Understanding Financial Statements

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    Explain the purpose of income/profit and loss statements, cash-flow statements, balance sheets, and startup costs.63

  • 64

    Describe the purpose of a financial model (pro forma).64

  • 65

    Explain the economics of one unit (EOU).65

  • 66

    Identify tax-related responsibilities.66

Understanding Marketing Principles

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    Explain the components of the marketing mix.67

  • 68

    Describe outbound and inbound marketing.68

  • 69

    Explain the concept of target market.69

  • 70

    Describe the purpose of branding.70

  • 71

    Identify the elements of the promotional mix.71

  • 72

    Develop a sample of each element in the promotional mix.72

  • 73

    Describe the marketing functions and their importance.73

  • 74

    Describe supply chain management (SCM).74

  • 75

    Identify sources for locating vendors and suppliers.75

Understanding Basic Economic Principles

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    Explain the law of supply and demand.76

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    Identify the major economic systems.77

  • 78

    Explain opportunity cost.78

  • 79

    Explain pricing strategies.79

  • 80

    Explain break-even point.80

Developing Sales and Customer Service Skills

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    Identify the types of selling.81

  • 82

    Explain the importance of customer service.82

  • 83

    Explain key factors in building and retaining a clientele.83

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    Explain the benefits of customer loyalty.84

  • 85

    Describe the steps of the sale.85

Planning an Entrepreneurial Venture

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    Identify venture opportunities in the school or community.86

  • 87

    Analyze potential competitors.87

  • 88

    Explain the concept of SWOT analysis.88

  • 89

    Create a business model.89

  • 90

    Introduce how artificial intelligence (AI) affects and enhances entrepreneurial ventures.90

  • 91

    Develop an elevator pitch and an investor pitch.91

  • 92

    Explain the importance of business ethics (e.g., environmental social governance [ESG]).92

  • 93

    Describe business costs.93

  • 94

    Explain the process of projecting initial funding requirements.94

  • 95

    Develop a mission statement.95

  • 96

    Develop a vision statement.96

  • 97

    Develop a business plan.97

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Entrepreneurship

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