The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has published the results of the study "Introducing Entrepreneurial Spirit into Schools – Current Trends and Developments, Project Sustainability, Transparency, and Success Factors." It includes concrete recommendations for action.
Should entrepreneurship be promoted in schools? This question is addressed by a recent study commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
The study concludes that investments in entrepreneurial education are worthwhile investments in terms of entrepreneurial inclination, empowerment through the development of key skills and social inclusion of students.
She refers in particular to experiences from Denmark and Norway, which show that student company projects not only significantly increase the willingness of young people to start a business, but also not only improve economic knowledge and entrepreneurial skills, but also impart important key qualifications such as teamwork and strengthen the self-confidence of the students.
Concrete recommendations for action
But what can be done specifically to ensure that entrepreneurial spirit finds its way into schools? Among other things, the study recommends establishing a central responsibility to promote entrepreneurial spirit in schools. Furthermore, investments should be made in teacher training and professional development to strengthen knowledge on the topic. Furthermore, stakeholders in this field should network across schools to achieve a better pooling of offerings and knowledge.
The study, commissioned by Kienbaum for the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, is available for download here.
