Entrepreneurship Experiential Education Program
Opportunities for Students
What Is Entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurship is the process of launching, owning, and running a new business venture which begins at a small scale and may grow into a successful small, medium, or large company. Entrepreneurs must be willing to take risks and possess the vision to embrace new ideas or business opportunities that transfer to the marketplace for a profit. To succeed entrepreneurs must exhibit or develop a variety of skills which include business know-how, innovation, creativity and good technology skills. Potential Entrepreneurs may seek career opportunities as the sole proprietor of a business or may decide to apply their skills in an entrepreneurial company or family owned business.
If you would like to learn first-hand about the realities of being or becoming an entrepreneur check out Lorain County Community College’s (LCCC) Entrepreneurship Experiential Education Program.
Here are some ways you can learn more about the field of entrepreneurship:
- Invite an entrepreneur to speak at a special event or club meeting
- Shadow an entrepreneur for the day at their place of business
- Schedule informational interviews with entrepreneurs so you can gather career information and learn more about a business enterprise
- Earn academic credit for paid co-ops or internships with our resident entrepreneurs
Do you think you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Click here to download an assessment (assessment provided by the National Council on Economic Education).
For more information about how to get started in an entrepreneurship education program, visit LCCC Employment and Career Services in LC 132.
To learn more about the entrepreneurship resources available to you, access the web links below.
Entrepreneurship at LCCC
The following academic programs, clubs and resources are available to explore entrepreneurship or prepare for a career as an entrepreneur.
Educational Opportunities
Students In Free Enterprise
The club is open to all LCCC students who are interested in exploring careers in the business world. This is done by activities such as guest speakers, seminars, and company tours. Students can have active roles through their involvement with companies and learn leadership skills.
www.lcccsife.com/ Email: sife_lccc@yahoo.com
Additional Entrepreneurship Resources
Below are additional resources students may use to explore entrepreneurship or launch their own businesses.
Start a Business
These resources may also assist students in starting a business.