Comments on: Use Social Media to Connect Students with Entrepreneurs http://conversationed.com/2014/03/10/5-ways-social-media-connects-students-with-entrepreneurial-mentors/ Fri, 18 Dec 2015 06:15:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.1 By: Dawn Casey-Rowe http://conversationed.com/2014/03/10/5-ways-social-media-connects-students-with-entrepreneurial-mentors/#comment-266 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 12:40:22 +0000 http://conversationed.com/?p=2438#comment-266 Love this post–it’s spot on. Connecting students with entrepreneurs is a game-changer. I’ve had students watch TEDx talks, read books and then I say, “Go. Connect.” In some cases, I’ve made introductions. I’ve learned to scaffold students toward the entrepreneurial world a little better before so doing, and teach them the value of the introductions so they’re ready for a productive relationship.

It’s a land of opportunity–seasoned entrepreneurs are so generous with their time. I’m grateful for that–for those who’ve been kind and patient with my students. These relationships are necessary, because if–as many entrepreneurs say–school isn’t giving these kids real-life experiences, I think it’s the entrepreneurs who will.

Ultimately, I’d like to see schools sit down directly with entrepreneurs and redesign the system together. Students and entrepreneurs are my clients–I need to give students what they want, but entrepreneurs are the people that’ll give these kids their first real shot in life. They need to be part of reform.

Love this article–connecting kids is so valuable. If they can start four years earlier and polish those skills, fantastic.

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