My Entrepreneurial Path

My Entrepreneurial Path is a project designed to train adolescents in conflict with the law who are in the rehabilitation process at the “Alfonso Ugarte” Youth Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center in Arequipa.

The project seeks to facilitate the social reintegration of these youth by providing tools to develop a business plan based on skills acquired in technical workshops (carpentry, baking, sewing, among others).

The initiative promotes autonomy and self-esteem and the breaking of the cycle of recidivism, offering a viable and dignified vision for the future.

Objectives

General Objective

Contribute to the social reintegration of adolescents at the “Alfonso Ugarte” Youth Center through the development of a personalized business plan.

Specific Objectives

1. Guide adolescents in identifying business ideas based on their technical skills.
2. Strengthen their understanding of the customer profile and the product or service they will offer.
3. Train participants in basic concepts of costs, pricing, and profit.
4. Foster communication and presentation skills for their business plans.

Results

• 73.3% of participating adolescents (11 out of 15) created and presented their own entrepreneurial projects.
• Young people developed businesses in areas such as welding, animal husbandry, baking, hand knitting, design, and glasswork.
• Evaluations showed a high level of understanding of the concepts taught, with clear, fluid, and well-structured presentations.