Leap Founders Academy

LEAP Founders Academy: Fuels Growth

Interactive curriculum teaching students essential business skills, including idea validation, branding, and customer discovery.

Students build MVPs, gather real-world feedback, and refine their ideas through hands-on experience.

Students connect with expert mentors, share projects for feedback, and leverage tools to secure pre-seed funding from their networks.

Students launch real businesses, gain practical entrepreneurial experience, and iterate based on customer insights.

LEAP Founders Academy: Fuels Growth

Interactive curriculum teaching students essential business skills, including idea validation, branding, and customer discovery.

Students build MVPs, gather real-world feedback, and refine their ideas through hands-on experience.

Students connect with expert mentors, share projects for feedback, and leverage tools to secure pre-seed funding from their networks.

Students launch real businesses, gain practical entrepreneurial experience, and iterate based on customer insights.

LEAP Founders Academy: Fuels Growth

Interactive curriculum teaching students essential business skills, including idea validation, branding, and customer discovery.

Students build MVPs, gather real-world feedback, and refine their ideas through hands-on experience.

Students connect with expert mentors, share projects for feedback, and leverage tools to secure pre-seed funding from their networks.

Students launch real businesses, gain practical entrepreneurial experience, and iterate based on customer insights.

LEAP Programs

Self-Guided

Ideal for students who want to learn entrepreneurship at their own pace, without a structured school setting.

Learn More About Self-Guided LEAP

What’s Included:

Access to LEAP’s full curriculum and LMS platform.

Self-paced video lessons, quizzes, and real-world exercises.

Lightweight mentor support through Q&A resources.

Certification of completion to enhance resumes and college applications.

Learn More About Self-Guided LEAP

What’s Included:

Access to LEAP’s full curriculum and LMS platform.

Self-paced video lessons, quizzes, and real-world exercises.

Lightweight mentor support through Q&A resources.

Certification of completion to enhance resumes and college applications.

Learn More About Self-Guided LEAP

Instructor-Led

Schools that do not yet have an entrepreneurship program but are eager to provide students with access to valuable entrepreneurial education.

Bring LEAP to Your School

What’s Included:

Online LEAP instructor to lead live or virtual sessions.

Interactive group activities and milestone tracking.

Access to LEAP’s LMS platform for students and on-site facilitators.

Co-certification for students completing the program.

Bring LEAP to Your School

What’s Included:

Online LEAP instructor to lead live or virtual sessions.

Interactive group activities and milestone tracking.

Access to LEAP’s LMS platform for students and on-site facilitators.

Co-certification for students completing the program.

Bring LEAP to Your School

White-Labeling

Designed for schools that already offer entrepreneurship or business courses and wish to enhance their curriculum.

Integrate LEAP Into Your Courses

What’s Included:

Full curriculum integration with teacher training and implementation guides.

Access to LEAP’s LMS and co-certification for students.

Access to LEAP’s LMS platform for students and on-site facilitators.

Assessments and tools to track student progress.

Integrate LEAP Into Your Courses

What’s Included:

Full curriculum integration with teacher training and implementation guides.

Access to LEAP’s LMS and co-certification for students.

Access to LEAP’s LMS platform for students and on-site facilitators.

Assessments and tools to track student progress.

Integrate LEAP Into Your Courses

Impact That Matters

LEAP provides students with skills to succeed while driving impact across communities.

Uncertainty About Post-Graduation Plans

1 In 3

high school seniors (33%) do not have a clear plan for after graduation, according to research from the National Center for Education Statistics

A survey by YouthTruth in 2022 found that only 45% of high school students feel prepared for college or a career.

College Enrollment Rates

In 2022

the college enrollment rate among high school graduates was 62% showing a decline compared to previous years. Many students are uncertain about whether college is the right path for them.

25-30% of high school graduates do not enroll in college immediately, with many citing financial barriers, lack of interest, or uncertainty about their goals.

Interest in Vocational Training

40%

of students express interest in alternatives to college, such as vocational training or entering the workforce directly.

Yet, only 10-15% actually pursue vocational programs, often due to lack of awareness or access.

Uncertainty About Post-Graduation Plans

1 In 3

high school seniors (33%) do not have a clear plan for after graduation, according to research from the National Center for Education Statistics

A survey by YouthTruth in 2022 found that only 45% of high school students feel prepared for college or a career.

College Enrollment Rates

In 2022

the college enrollment rate among high school graduates was 62% , showing a decline compared to previous years. Many students are uncertain about whether college is the right path for them.

25-30% of high school graduates do not enroll in college immediately, with many citing financial barriers, lack of interest, or uncertainty about their goals.

Interest in Vocational Training

40%

of students express interest in alternatives to college, such as vocational training or entering the workforce directly.

Yet, only 10-15% actually pursue vocational programs, often due to lack of awareness or access.

Preparation for Careers

35%

of students report receiving adequate guidance about career options in high school.

According to a survey by CareerBuilder, 74% of high school students feel unprepared to make career decisions.

Financial Literacy and Readiness

58%

of high school students feel stressed or unprepared when thinking about managing money in the future.

A T. Rowe Price study also found that only 17% of high school students feel confident managing their own money, highlighting a significant gap in financial literacy education.

The Entrepreneurship Gap

50%

of high school seniors feel uncertain about their future career or education plans after graduation.

60% of high school students express a desire to start their own business, many lack the mentorship, resources, and practical skills needed to turn their entrepreneurial aspirations into reality.

Preparation for Careers

35%

of students report receiving adequate guidance about career options in high school.

According to a survey by CareerBuilder, 74% of high school students feel unprepared to make career decisions.

Financial Literacy and Readiness

58%

of high school students feel stressed or unprepared when thinking about managing money in the future.

A T. Rowe Price study also found that only 17% of high school students feel confident managing their own money, highlighting a significant gap in financial literacy education.

The Entrepreneurship Gap

50%

of high school seniors feel uncertain about their future career or education plans after graduation.

60% of high school students express a desire to start their own business, many lack the mentorship, resources, and practical skills needed to turn their entrepreneurial aspirations into reality.