We’re excited to announce that Esperance SHS has been selected as one of just 20 schools nationally to take part in the Entrepreneurial Schools Project 2026–2027.
This two-year program supports schools to help students:
- build confidence and independence in their learning
- develop problem-solving and creative thinking skills
- connect learning to real-world issues and opportunities
- have a stronger voice in their school community
The Entrepreneurial Schools Project focuses on learner agency (helping students have a voice, take initiative, and play an active role in their learning) and real-world learning, ensuring young people are well prepared for further study, work and life.
The project is delivered by Young Change Agents, a national not-for-profit organisation, in partnership with the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (ASPA).
As part of the project, students at Esperance SHS will have opportunities to:
- develop skills for future learning, work and life
- participate in a student Youth Council
- work on real-world learning, and projects connected to their community
This initiative is not about turning every student into an entrepreneur. Instead, it’s about ensuring every young person develops the confidence, skills and mindset to shape their own future and contribute positively to their community.
We look forward to sharing updates as the project gets underway and celebrating student leadership and learning along the way.
Students interested in leadership, creativity, problem-solving or making a difference are encouraged to get involved as opportunities are announced throughout the year.
About Young Change Agents
Young Change Agents is an Australian not-for-profit that works with schools to help young people build confidence, creativity and problem-solving skills through real-world learning. Over the last 10 years, Young Change Agents has partnered with over 1,800 schools across Australia, and supported over 209,000 young people, with programs now being piloted in five countries worldwide.
