NOW ENROLLING INDIANA SCHOOLS FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!
Four Courses, One Entrepreneurship Pathway
7154 Principles of Entrepreneurship
Students build an entrepreneurial mindset, identify problems worth solving, study customers, test ideas, and begin developing a venture.
7147 Entrepreneurial Operations
Students learn how an entrepreneurial organization markets, sells, manages money, handles risk, and makes day-to-day operating decisions.
7148 New Venture Development
Students validate an opportunity, refine the business model, build a go-to-market plan, and prepare a new venture for launch.
7201 Small Business Operations Capstone
Students operate or simulate a real venture, analyze performance, solve business problems, and plan for responsible growth.
Why Venture Ready Was Created
Indiana defined the course competencies, but schools still needed the day-to-day curriculum. Venture Ready was built to fill that classroom gap across all four courses.
From Competencies to Classroom
The curriculum adds instruction, activities, pacing, assessment, and teacher support so educators can move from state expectations to daily teaching.
How Schools Move from Pathway to Classroom
A clear sequence helps CTE leaders evaluate fit, prepare the teacher, and make a confident adoption decision.
1. Review the Pathway
Confirm that the Entrepreneurship NLPS pathway fits your program goals, student needs, and local schedule.
2. Choose Courses and Prepare the Teacher
Choose the launch sequence, assign the teacher, and plan onboarding, professional learning, and support.
3. Review Curriculum and Purchasing Options
Preview the materials, confirm enrollment, and request pricing and implementation options for your school.