Starter School Turns Real CEO Challenges into Teen Rewards

Starter School Turns Real CEO Challenges into Teen Rewards

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If you’ve ever wished your teen could learn real-world skills instead of just memorizing facts for tests, Starter School might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Starter School is an online business school for ages 12 to 18 where “homework” turns into real problem-solving challenges created by actual CEOs and company executives. It’s not about grades—teens learn to think and act like people who run companies, while earning real cash rewards for finishing on time. Each challenge feels more like an entry-level job, a co-op style project, or even a safe version of online jobs for teens than a worksheet. Here’s how it works, step by step.

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How the Starter School System Works

Every week, our team reaches out to real business leaders—founders, executives, and experts—to build each class. Each challenge is based on a real problem they had to solve. Students get the backstory, the goal, the tools, and what a good result looks like. Then they go to work, step by step, figuring out how to solve it inside their personal Starter School dashboard, with simple videos, clear directions, and a deadline. When they finish on time, they earn cash rewards sent straight to their Starter School debit card. It’s like a safe co-op or online jobs for teens experience, but guided and built for learning. Examples include:

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• Doing market research

• Solving a supply chain issue

• Creating an ad campaign or mock-ups for an app

• Drafting a simple prototype or business idea 

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These real projects help teens build a strong portfolio and real confidence.

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When They Get Stuck, There’s Help

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No need to stress. At Starter School, students don’t send emails or wait on phone calls for help. If they’re stuck, they jump into our live virtual office—a collaborative space with mentors and instructors who give real-time guidance. It’s instant, direct help, so there’s always a clear path forward—no confusion and no wasted time.

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Real Teens, Real Results

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Meet Jake, a 15-year-old from Texas with ADHD who struggled to stay interested in economics. After joining Starter School, he helped his uncle build a real estate business website and edited videos—earning a few hundred dollars along the way. In just a few months, he’s completed nine problem‑solving classes (co-ops/co‑op projects) and earned close to $250 in cash rewards, not counting side gigs he’s picked up—real, safe online jobs for teens–style work that builds confidence.

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Then there are the 14‑year‑old twins from Seattle, passionate about architecture and game design. One created a mock‑up for a new library; the other built a small game. Both now sit in their Starter School portfolios—projects that stand out to college admission officers.

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These aren’t rare cases; they’re typical results when teens practice real‑world problem‑solving.

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What Makes This Different

Traditional schools measure progress with grades and tests. Starter School measures progress by how well students solve real problems. That’s the skill that wins in the real world—not memorizing for exams. We’re building a generation of thinkers, creators, and problem‑solvers who are ready for today’s economy—the kind where online jobs for teens turn into real digital and business experience. With more than 4,538 families enrolled and a private community of 2,000+ members, Starter School isn’t just an online class; it’s a launchpad into real‑world learning and a growing co‑op style network. 

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As our founder Diveej Shrestha says, “We turn business education into actual problem‑solving.” Start your teen’s first class for just $47, and they’ll get $20 cash back when they complete it.