The Entrepreneurship Focus Program is currently accepting new student applications for Second Semester of 2009-10 OR new student applications for 2010-11. Receive registration info and guidance by Signing onto the E-Ship Express Emailer. It is also the first step of the application process!

The Entrepreneurship Focus Program's mission is:
to educate, nurture and inspire students to pursue a passion for the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship in our global economy.

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
-- Robert Frost
** Choose the road less traveled -- come to EFP! **


Apply to EFP for Next Year!
Every Year is just another missed opportunity!


Students at EFP will have an opportunity to not only change their own academic lives but to become involved in projects with far-reaching scopes. Entrepreneurship @ EFP = Business, Environmental, Civic, Social, Global Projects



Entrepreneurship Skills
Initiative/Motivation
Leadership
Teamwork
Organize/Plan
Creativity
Networking
Critical Thinking
Communication
Analysis/Math
Technology
  • Incredible opportunity to develop the 10 essential entrepreneurship/life skills.
  • Immerse yourself in entrepreneurial activities, learn business/economic terminology, and create your OWN business plan.
  • Hear business and entrepreneurship speakers on a regular basis.
  • Attend the DECA State and Regional conferences in the fall.
  • Attend the Nebraska Entrepreneurship Conference.
  • Attend the Heartland Conference on Entrepreneurship.
  • Attend Local and Regional business expositions.
  • Go to Econ Day and E-week on the University of Nebraska Campus.
  • Travel with Close-Up to DC & NY in April.
  • Compete at State DECA in March with winners attending National DECA in the spring.
  • Attend an entrepreneurship conference in Chicago in May.
  • Year-end Business Plan Expo where students reveal their personal business plans to business leaders and the community.
  • Get your application in today!

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Important Info about EFP
Here are some PDF Documents from our last Open House presentation.

We discussed how students could develop entrepreneurship, leadership, and creativity skills while being in a college-like setting with block scheduling and project-based authentic learning. The EFP Edge is the small community of sophomores, juniors and seniors who want to stand out -- in a crowd of students, on a scholarship application, or in the business world!
The most important feature of EFP is the consistent focus on entrepreneurial life skills in ALL courses.

LeadershipCommunicationInitiative and Motivation
Organizing and Planning TeamworkAnalysis and Math
CreativityCritical Thinking Networking
Computer and Technical

Student Testimonials
Students at EFP are saying:
Learning about business and planning my own business makes everything we do more meaningful!
Great college prep atmosphere with alternating block schedule (AB classes = MWF & CD classes = TRF)!
I've learned more in my one semester at EFP than six semesters in high school!
I'm SOMEBODY in a program of 80 as opposed to a faceless number in a school of 1600.


Juniors - Change Your Life and have a great senior year experience!
Sophomores - Two years @ EFP may truly be the best experience you could ask for!
Freshmen - Take advantage of the opportunity to discover options for your future!

Can you really afford to wait much longer!
EFP - Anyplace else is just high school!


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Although students may be told information to the contrary, EFP offers courses that meet graduation requirements in English, math, social studies, applied arts (all E-ship and marketing), economics (Econ and App Econ), technology (multimedia), and human behavior (Psych). We encourage students and parents to be strong advocates for themselves and do what they perceive is in the best interests of the student!
Attending EFP is a great, unique opportunity that cannot be found anywhere else in the district.

EFP -- New Experiences Everyday!
Entrepreneurship has been the topic of choice from day one. Starting with a Myers-Briggs test to uncover personality types, students are gradually uncovering all the pieces required to be a good leader, a creative thinker, a motivated doer. In other words, a good entrepreneur.
Following a block schedule of that allows students to take five regular high school courses and an additional sixth course in entrepreneurship, students have become fully immersed into a world of challenge and creativity.

Some of the things students have done or will do to nurture their entrepreneurial spirit include:
  • Ongoing studies in Entrepreneurship, Business, Computers, English, Math, and Social Studies.
  • Went down to UNL to here Microsoft COO Kevin Turner speak about leadership.
  • Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy on Nebraska Trade group trip to Asia.
  • Ongoing Field trips to surrounding commercial centers.
  • Ongoing DECA meetings, social events, and community projects.
  • OVER TEN Students will attend Close-Up in Washington, DC and New York!
  • EFP Attends Heartland Enterpreneurship Conference at Embassy Suites!
  • Jeff Duscharme from Tiger TaeKwondo Academy Shares His Experiences.
  • National Entrepreneurship Week: Feb. 26 - Mar. 2
  • ELEVEN students sign up for college credit during second semester.
  • Over 100 Students attend Open House.
  • Jason Bromm from Artisan Creed Speaks!
  • Nine Students in TOP THREE at Lincoln Area DECA Competition!
  • FOUR Students attend the Chicago Entrepreneurship Competition May 3-5!
  • DECA trip to Indianapolis.
  • StrengthsQuest and Multiple Intelligence testing to heighten student self-awareness.
  • Personal Business Plan!
  • Entire program attends UNL Economics Day.
  • Start of Extensive Portfolio project with reflections.
  • Conduct 2600+ Dog Expo at Lancaster County Expo.
  • Opportunities to dress for success: Business Casual and Business Outing.
  • Start an Applied Econ/JA business program (Nelnet sponsored).
  • Start group work on variety of projects.
  • Fundraising opportunity for Close-Up trip to DC, Philadelphia, and New York.
  • Guest speakers from SCC about entrepreneurship and dual college credit.
  • Tour of the SCC Entrepreneurship Center.
  • Myers-Brigg Test
  • Auditory, Kinesthetic, Iconic representation of entrepreneurship characteristics.
  • Set up the School Store.

EFP meets from 8 to 1 Everyday!
Equals A Great Program Experience

EFP students will experience the benefits of running an 8:00 - 1:00 program. (Not in priority order.)

More Business-like *** Fewer Lunch concerns (12:20 - 1:00) *** Transportation - one trip ($ave Ga$) *** Seniors - attractive hours, similar to many high schools *** Great Afternoon Internship Opportunities (during non-instructional time) ***Employed Students - could be done in time for an early shift *** Non-LPS Schools - potential 3 class enrollment *** More conducive bus transportation schedules *** Extra Curricular Activities - easier access/transport/time frame, etc. *** Struggling/Trailing Students - working lunch *** Student Group Outreach (in the afternoons) *** Test Days/Adjusted Bell Schedules - minimized conflicts.


About the Entrepreneurship Focus Program
The Entrepreneurship Focus Program is an experiential opportunity for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The program is a partnership with the Lincoln business community, the Gallup Organization, Southeast Community College, and the University of Nebraska. The program will pursue and study entrepreneurship while integrating Business, English, Math, and Social Studies courses. Students will be immersed in a rich environment utilizing community businesses and connections, speakers' series, business plan development, student competitions and student-directed learning.

The E-ship program is located in the Southeast Community College building that houses multiple entrepreneurial resources for Lincoln and the surrounding area. This environment will provide students an opportunity to individually transform their traditional high school experience into real world preparation. Students will have the opportunity to work with local business and financial experts. Students will start from the basics of “What is an entrepreneur?” as they use assessments to identify their own personal strengths. They will complete their year with an entrepreneurial portfolio that includes a collaborative project and/or a ready-to-start business plan.

The program day for the students will generally be for five full hours. This schedule will allow students to take at least two classes at their home high school. Announcements and information from home high schools will be posted daily to keep students informed of happenings at their home high schools. Students will maintain affiliation, participate in athletics and other student activities, and graduate at their home high school.

Students at the Entrepreneurship Focus Program will experience an interdisciplinary high school curriculum with a distinct emphasis on personal skill development and entrepreneurship. Student transcripts will reflect the same course titles as currently assigned by LPS high schools. Major course objectives within each area of instruction, as approved by the Lincoln Board of Education, will guide teacher instruction and student expectations. Differentiated, A.P, and weighted grades courses are offered. Some classes may be eligible for dual credit through Southeast Community College.

To apply for the Entrepreneurship Focus Program, students should contact their counselor or counseling offices and obtain an application packet. Students may contact the Entrepreneurship Focus Program directly at 436-1715 for more information or to obtain an application packet.