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What is jockey club Cocoon Student training in entrepreneurship?

Jockey Club CoCoon Student Training in Entrepreneurship Programme aims to be a bridge for secondary year 4 or 5 students to get access into the entrepreneurship community - to be inspired by entrepreneurs, work inside start-ups and acquire an entrepreneurial mind & skill set.

WHY Choose jockey club cocoon sTUDENT TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP?

  • Offers entrepreneurship education for secondary school students.
  • Leverages and connects with the 20,000+ entrepreneurship community outside of schools.
  • Delivers a tried and tested T-shaped experiential learning experience offering breadth and depth in entrepreneurship skillset and mind-set.

have more questions?

Join one of our Info Sessions to meet the Programme directors and discuss your comments, concerns, or questions. In this info session, we will cover 
  • Background of CoCoon Foundation
  • Details of each step of the Programme
  • Details of Application Process 
  • Q&A

Contact us at step@hkcocoon.org if you have further questions. 

WHAT HAPPENS In jockey club cocoon student training in entrepreneurship programme?

Jockey Club CoCoon Student Training in Entrepreneurship Programme is a tried and tested 7 Step Programme that follows a T-Shaped design curriculum. This Programme offers a wide array of topics and skill sets related to entrepreneurship and opportunities for students to master their skills and be empowered to be a leader.
STEP One
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Students and teachers will have the opportunity to hear from current entrepreneurs, learn about CoCoon, what an entrepreneurship network is and how this programme works. Mentor training session is designed for participating startups and corporate partners. Mentors will be given a guideline to support the students during job shadows, challenges, and internships. 

​Programme Dates:  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018
STEP Two
Ideation Lab
In this workshop, students will learn the basics of ideation and pitching. ​

​​Programme Dates: Nov 2018 - Feb 2019
STEP Three
Job Shadow
Students will have the opportunity to job shadow at CoCoon and partnering companies for one day.​

​​Programme Dates: Nov 2018- Apr 2019
STEP Four
Corporate Challenge
Solve for a corporate challenge and learn about business model canvas.

​​​Programme Dates:  March 2019
STEP Five
Innovation Camp
Students will gain exposure to entrepreneurship, 
corporate innovation and have the chance to build their passion projects. 

​​​Programme Dates: ​​July 2019
STEP Six
Startup Internship Fair
In this fair, students will meet with startups for summer internship opportunities and teachers are also given the opportunity to job shadow for deeper 
understanding  of what students will be handling. 

​​​Programme Dates: ​​
Interview: March 2019 or June 2019
Internship: July 2019 - Aug 2019
STEP Seven
CoCoon Immerse
Join the startup community and participate in monthly entrepreneurship events and student alumni gathering to continue on your entrepreneurial journey!

​​​Programme Dates: Year round​​

WHo's invoLved? 

Board members

Mr. Henry Chan
Previously executive director of betting
​The Hong Kong 
​Jockey Club 
Ms. Eva Cheah
founder
Little Dalton Kindergarten and the Dalton Foundation 
Mr. Tony Chan
president
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Mr. Stephen Ng
Corporate Services Advisor
Tung Wah Group
Erica Ma
CO-founder
CoCoon
Mr. Max Ma
Co-founder
CoCoon

Who can apply? 

We welcome all schools to apply for Jockey Club CoCoon Student Training in Entrepreneurship Programme if you would like to equip your students with Entrepreneurial skills. 

No Additional Needs from Schools 
No Preparation time
No Lesson Planning
No Extra human resource
No Capital commitment – this is a free program ​

How to apply

We are now accepting applications from schools to join
Jockey Club CoCoon Student Training in Entrepreneurship Programme 2018-19 . Please click the button below to apply.

Student Benefits

  • Increase Knowledge about 21st century Entrepreneurship & entrepreneurial mindset
  • Acquire new knowledge about Business Model Canvas
    ​and Lean Startup Process
  • Gain confidence to start a business 
  • Increase interest in pursuing Entrepreneurship as a career path
  • Take calculated risks
  • Creative problem solving

the facts

  • Target: Form 4 to 5 students
  • Beneficiaries: 3,350 students
  • Application and Program fee: No Charge
  • Location: Flexible 

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