With curriculum time getting busier and busier, a great way to inspire and empower students is before and after school with extracurricular programs for students. Our after school programs are fantastic at doing this and allow us to get students thinking big and focussing on cross-curricular, project-based learning as they tackle challenges, build skills and work on projects that get them thinking about the world around them and the exciting opportunities open to their generation.
With everything from designing future cities to launching influencer brands, building businesses, working with technology and more, we have a range of standard programs to choose from, or we're able to customise a program to your school community. Our after school programs typically run for 6-8 weeks and cost $30 per student per week.
Fraser Coast Young Business Leaders (High-School)
22 April 2026
Fraser Coast Young Business Leaders (High-School)
Location:
Bundaberg
Cost:
$0.00
The Fraser Coast Young Business Leaders Program, funded by Social Shift, is designed to empower youth in the Fraser Coast region by developing essential entrepreneurial skills and fostering a passion for business.
Students will collaborate with an experienced team from BOP Industries to explore and develop their own business ideas based on personal interests and community needs. Through hands-on workshops and mentorship, they’ll learn foundational business skills—from concept development and planning to launching their venture by the program’s end.
The program is open to Year 7-12 students throughout the Bundaberg & Fraser Coast area, with sessions running during Term 2, 2026.
Program Timeline
The program is delivered across a school term and is designed around three key stages. Each stage builds on the last, supporting students to progress from early ideas through to a final showcase of their work.
Young Business Leaders Hackathon
23rd April 2026 | 9am - 2pm | CQU Bundaberg
This event features a full-day, in-person hackathon aimed at introducing students to entrepreneurship. Students will explore trends, form teams, generate ideas and start building business foundations.
Weekly Virtual Modules
Tuesday Afternoons | 28th April 2026 - 2nd June 2026
Weekly virtual sessions will take place on Tuesday afternoons from April 28 to June 2, 2026. Schools can access the modules flexibly, allowing students to complete them independently, during class or after-school with a teacher while the BOP team is online.
Breakfast Showcase Event
10th June 2026 | 6:30am - 9am | CQU Bundaberg
At the end of the program, students will have an opportunity to either display their businesses through a stalls set up or pitch their business to the local community. This breakfast event will also feature the presentation of certificates and additional seed funding opportunities.
Register A School
Each participating school may nominate up to 20 students. Places across the region are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so we encourage you to confirm your school’s allocation early.
To make the approval process simple, we’ve created a folder containing:
Program Information Pack
Student Promotional Flyer
Risk Assessment
Photo Consent Form
Public Liability Insurance Certificate
Australian Curriculum v9.0 Alignment (Economics & Business Years 7–10)
AITSL Professional Standards Alignment (Proficient Teacher Level)
The curriculum alignment outlines clear links to Economics and Business content descriptors including entrepreneurship, markets, budgeting, pricing and decision-making, along with General Capabilities. The AITSL alignment highlights how the program supports Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 through authentic, community-connected learning.
You can access all documents here
If your school would like to secure places, please complete this registration form.
Who It's For:
This program is designed for high-school students interested in entrepreneurship who live in the Hinkler region.