Entrepreneurial Schools 26-27 - Young Change Agents

Entrepreneurial Schools:

Creating a Culture
of Agency and Innovation

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For Secondary public Schools Nationally

The Entrepreneurial Schools project is a two-year national initiative designed to accelerate student agency and contemporary learning models. The project is delivered by Young Change Agents in partnership with the Australian Secondary Principals' Association (ASPA), supported by Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation.

“An "entrepreneurial school" is not one where every child becomes an entrepreneur; it is a school where every student develops the confidence, creativity and problem-solving skills to shape their own future and contribute meaningfully to their community.”

How it works:

Our approach

SCHOOL CAPACITY BUILDING

1.1 Organisational Diagnostic
1.2 Leading with Purpose
1.3 Foundations for Change
1.4 Design for Change

ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

2.1 Learner Agency
2.2 Industry & community engagement (70-20-10)

Creating Learning pathways

3.1 Strategic Planning
3.2 Scaling for Sustainability
3.3 Capabilities in Action
3.4 Harnessing AI for Learning

amplification & advocacy

4.1 Storytelling for Impact
4.2 Measuring & Showcasing Change
4.3 Leading the Conversation
4.4 From Practice to Policy
5.5 From Idea to Impact

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our current cohort includes
the following schools:

Inclusions

For students

Youth Council (6 per school) forming a 120 strong National Youth Council
In person workshop
Teacher-led program pathway (Impact Boss, Digital Boss, $20 Boss, PlanetA.Schools, or Design Challenges)
Student workspace, digital badges & portfolios
Global Credential

For educators

Professional development and digital badges
In person Immersion opportunity
Access to Young Change Agents’ programs and resources
National Community of practice (E3 Connect)
Playbook for Entrepreneurial Education
Impact framework
Entrepreneurial Learning Hub (digital classroom)
Global credential validated for students

For leaders

Strategy support
Advisory sessions
Professional Learning
E3 In person Leader session
E3 Unconference
(2026- Syd, 2027 - Melb)
E3 Connect virtual event
Quarterly leadership virtual workshops
Playbook for Entrepreneurial Education
Impact framework
Entrepreneurial Learning Hub
Industry/Community partner support
Youth driven improvement projects

The youth council role

Led by Thea Economos - the Youth Council (6 per school) forming a 120 strong National Youth Council will build their capability to:

think creatively,
collaborate with others,
contribute to issues that matter to them,
participate in decision-making,
lead initiatives within their school,
connect with a nationwide network of young people working together to create positive change!

About the partners

Young Change Agents

Young Change Agents is a not-for-profit social enterprise empowering young people through entrepreneurial education and real-world learning. We have supported 200,000+ young people, 1,700+ schools, 3,500+ educators, and 50+ partners across Australia.

Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (ASPA)

The national professional association for secondary school leaders, advocating for quality education and supporting principals to lead innovative, student-centred learning environments.