Explorer
Grades 6 – 8The Economic Detective
”I see how money and value actually flow where others just see local businesses.”
The foundation of broad awareness, economic curiosity, and foundational business literacy for all enrolled students.
Launchpad features
- 8 Virtual CEO Keynotes — Interactive sessions with respected local founders and regional industrial leaders
- 1 Guided Industry Visit — On-site operational tour of a local manufacturing plant, cold-chain unit, or logistics hub
- 1 Simulated Case Project — A structured business deconstruction exercise
- The CEO Pitch Challenge — Top-performing project teams win the opportunity to present their findings directly to a local CEO panel
They stop walking past local businesses and start analyzing them, generating physical value chain maps and unit economic breakdowns.
The Grade-by-Grade Blueprint
- Grade 6Business Detective: Mastering the basics of value creation—understanding inputs, processes, outputs, and basic operational costs.
- Grade 7Value Explorer: Mapping local supply chains and how trade flows through the city, then analyzing workflows and quality control to spot operational bottlenecks.
- Grade 8Business Analyst: Decoding the math of business by breaking down revenue mechanics, pricing models, and fixed versus variable costs.
