The Mini SBM Program is back for the second time, and this time, it is focusing on entrepreneurship education for high school students from disadvantaged families. This time, the Mini SBM program partners with Amartha, a fintech platform in the microfinance sector. This program aims to build a strong mentality and courage to take measured risks to start a business with long-term goals.
Unlike other programs, the Mini SBM is tailored specifically for high school students from disadvantaged families, offering them a unique opportunity to gain valuable business management skills. They will receive comprehensive training in key business functions such as marketing, finance, and operations and foster a growth mentality to fuel their entrepreneurial aspirations.
The selection of Amartha as a partner for the Mini SBM program is a strategic move. The program’s mission aligns perfectly with Amartha’s core business, empowering MSMEs and economically disadvantaged communities. Amartha also runs a program encouraging young people from low economic backgrounds to dream big and pursue their aspirations.
“(Founder) Amartha is also an SBM alumni. “So, for us, it is a matter of pride that together with alumni, we can build a common dream to develop impact-oriented programs,” said Melia Famiola, the person in charge of the SBM Mini Program, on Tuesday (30/4).
The Mini SBM Program is open to all high school students aged 15-20 years without special conditions. The program design uses a language style familiar to these groups.
Due to the high public interest, this program is planned to reach a wider age group. Its duration is not rigidly determined, making it flexible.
If participants follow the program regularly, they can complete it within three months. However, the most important thing is that participants can explore their potential according to their absorptive capacity in each process. SBM ITB hopes to expand access to education for all Indonesian people and, at the same time, increase the number of MSMEs with a growth mindset.
“We hope this program can open up more access to education and encourage more and more young Indonesians to dare to dream and realize their potential by initiating productive and sustainable businesses.”
