First Pivot Victoria
4 Programs at First Pivot Victoria
Pitch Festival Incursion
The Pitch Festival is First Pivot's premier entrepreneurial program for primary and secondary school students, uniquely designed as an entrepreneurial sports carnival for young innovators in Years 5-10. This dynamic workshop develops essential 21st century skills while introducing students to the excitement of entrepreneurial thinking in a collaborative, competition-based format. During this immersive experience, students work in teams to develop innovative ideas through structured ideation techniques that foster creativity and problem-solving. Our expert Coaches guide participants through the innovation process, teaching them how to refine concepts, consider audience needs, and develop practical solutions to real-world challenges. The workshop culminates in our signature "mini-shark tank" pitch competition, where teams present their ideas to peers and judges. This authentic pitching experience builds confidence, communication skills, and the ability to articulate value propositions—essential capabilities for future success in any field.
Lighting The Entrepreneurial Spark
First Pivot's Inspire Entrepreneurship Incursion brings real-world business skills directly to your classroom. Students engage in hands-on activities designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and commercial awareness through our proven entrepreneurial framework. Our expert facilitators introduce students to diverse entrepreneurial paths—from social impact ventures to traditional financial enterprises—and provide practical steps for students to begin their own entrepreneurial journey today. Available for all year levels with tailored content to suit your school's specific educational goals and student needs. “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” - Attributed to William Butler Yeats
Entrepreneurship As A Career Path Incursion
First Pivot brings Australia's premier entrepreneurial education directly to your guidance and career counselling team. This dynamic incursion unpacks entrepreneurship as a viable career pathway for today's secondary students. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, our expert facilitators demonstrate what entrepreneurship truly means beyond just "starting a business." Participants gain practical frameworks for helping students understand entrepreneurial mindsets, pathways to becoming an entrepreneur, and why these skills are invaluable in an evolving job market. You'll leave equipped with engaging resources to inspire students about entrepreneurial opportunities aligned with Australia's "have a go" spirit. Whether guiding students interested in social impact ventures or traditional enterprises, you'll have the tools to confidently discuss entrepreneurship as a career option. Join us to discover how entrepreneurial education cultivates creativity, commercial awareness, and problem-solving skills essential for tomorrow's workplace success.
The MindShift Project
The MindShift Project positions students as mental health entrepreneurs who identify a real community need (fidget tools for focus and anxiety management) and create a sustainable business solution. The "startup" framework makes mental health discussions feel empowering rather than clinical, while teaching practical coping strategies through hands-on business experience. Through donating their profits students experience the profound mental health benefits of giving - including increased self-worth, reduced stress, and a stronger sense of purpose and community connection.