Since 2002, E CITY has taught more than 91 programs and has seen almost 900 students create business plans for their own small business ventures. If you have a passion for working with urban youth and an appreciation for the benefits of an entrepreneurship education, becoming a Certified Entrepreneurship Teacher (CET) may be for you.
Listed below are the characteristics that a CET should possess. If you share these qualities and you want to contribute to our mission while engaging in a rewarding experience, please contact our Assistant Program Director for details:
Characteristics of a High Quality Certified Entrepreneurship Teacher
- Appreciation for and understanding of entrepreneurship
- Understanding of basic business math
- Enthusiasm for relating to and engaging urban youth
- Ability to exhibit entrepreneurial traits through taking initiative, seeking support as needed, and willingness to go beyond curriculum checklist
- Embrace NFTE curriculum and E CITY philosophy
- Ability to incorporate experiential, hands-on, interactive activities in lesson plans
- Ability to assist students in connecting curriculum to their everyday life
- Embrace Positive Youth Development and support students’ development holistically
- Be committed and persistent
- Willingness to maintain contact with E CITY and NFTE through attending teacher meetings, program falls, etc.
Nicole Lawrence
Director of Programs & Alumni Relations
E CITY
7100 Euclid Avenue
Suite 210
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
t: 216.373.7802
f: 216.373.7802
nicole.lawrence@ecitycleveland.com