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Business, innovation and law outreach

We provide a variety of programs crafted for high school and TAFE students seeking to elevate their mindsets in business, innovation and law. Our programs are entirely adaptable, allowing us to customise the content, curriculum and specific topic areas according to your preferences.

Whether you’re a student, parent or teacher, we offer you a wide range of experiences.

Upcoming events

Curtin PitchLab

The Curtin PitchLab competition, hosted by Curtin Business School, gives students in Years 9–12 the opportunity to transform innovative ideas into compelling business pitches.

Students will compete against teams from across Western Australia, presenting a business idea that tackles a real-world problem for the chance to win exciting prizes. Awards will be presented to the Best Pitch and the People’s Choice team.

Register your school’s interest to receive the Curtin PitchLab competition pack, containing everything you need to support your students throughout the competition

National Indigenous Business Summer School – WA

The National Indigenous Business Summer School – Western Australia (NIBSS-WA) is a free, fun, 3-night, 4-day residential program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students in Years 10, 11 and 12 from across Western Australia. High school teachers are also welcome to accompany a group of students.

Hosted at the Curtin University Bentley campus in Perth, on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja. NIBSS-WA introduces students to the worlds of business, innovation, entrepreneurship and university life in a supportive and inspiring environment.

This camp will be held from 14 to 17 December, 2026.

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On campus experiences

Location: Curtin campus

We extend an offering of bespoke full-day or half-day programs that are aligned with the high school curriculum and/or specific interest areas.

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Guest speakers

Location: your school or online

We offer the opportunity to connect you with guest lecturers and industry and key professional staff to deliver enriching content directly to your students.

In previous sessions, we connected education providers with marketing agencies, financial planning organisations and local entrepreneurs.

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Professional development for educators

Location: Curtin campus or your school

We offer tailored teacher professional development opportunities on innovation and entrepreneurship and a 2-day intensive “Life Design” workshop powered by Stanford University curricula.

To find out more about the topics covered please enquire now.

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Career taster activities

Location: Curtin campus or your school

One-hour career taster activities give your students a quick look into different majors and career opportunities in business, law and innovation.

Activity resources for high school teachers

By popular demand, we’ve released a selection of activity resources for teachers to use in the classroom. See below for our current public activities and feel free to contact us with any specific requests.

Globalisation of Technology (technology in commerce)

This activity explores global economies and the impacts of technological disruptions. Students will explore different disruptions and work together ingroups to identify how specific disruptions might impact global economies. This activity takes 40 minutes.

This activity is suitable for years 9 and 10 and can accommodate groups of 30 students.

Phishing Expedition (navigating the waters of online safety)

This activity focuses on helping consumers identify the ways in which they can protect themselves from risks, such as debt and identity theft by becoming familiar with scams and techniques employed by scammers. This activity takes 40 to 45 minutes.

This activity is suitable for years 9 and 10 and can accommodate groups of 30 to 40 students.

United Nations Roleplay (economic indicators)

This activity introduces and reinforces the concepts of economic indicators through having students split into groups and roleplay as the United Nations reacting to different world events. This activity takes 45 minutes to 1 hour.

This activity is suitable for year 10 students and can accommodate groups of 30 to 35 students.

Market Mapping (exploring consumer segmentation)

This activity focuses on helping students identify the factors considered by strategic marketers when curating content for a segment of consumers. This activity takes 40 to 45 minutes.

This activity is suitable for years 9 and 10 and can accommodate groups of 25 to 30 students.

Basket Case (unpacking CPI)

This activity focuses on helping students understand how the Reserve Bank of Australia employs CPI in the Australian economy. Students will work in groups to determine what impact CPI will have on their group. This activity takes 40 to 45 minutes.

This activity is suitable for years 9 and 10 and can accommodate groups of 25 to 30 students.

Can’t find what you are looking for? Get in touch!

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Meet the team

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Anna

Manager, Entrepreneurship

Having worked as a high school entrepreneurship educator for the last 3 years, Anna is passionate about and has extensive experience working with young people specialising in middle school.

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Michelle

Outreach Program Coordinator

Renowned for her vibrant approach, Michelle is exceptional to work with. She crafts tailored high school experiences, fostering connections and inspiring future professionals at Curtin.

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Conor

Booking and Events Advisor

Conor is a booking and organisation master! He understands the value of your time and is committed to creating a stress-free experience when it comes to managing your booked events.