Boy Scouts with a new business or product idea, or who want to learn more about entrepreneurship, can now earn a new merit badge for their efforts.
The new Entrepreneurship merit badge is available to Scouts, Varsity Scouts and Explorers beginning this year, according to Ron Nyman, director of Field Service for the Utah National Parks Council of the Boy Scouts of America.As Scouts earn the new merit badge they will examine what entrepreneurs do, their characteristics and skills and the different ways they contribute to society.
The Scouts will learn about identifying market opportunities, creating and evaluating business ideas and exploring the feasibility of those ideas as they develop a basic business plan.
Scouts will also have the opportunity to see how everything fits together to start and operate a new venture.
Local Scouts should contact their leader to obtain information on earning the Entrepreneurship merit badge. Pamphlets are available at Boy Scout Service Centers throughout the state.