Skill Samurai is a STEM program with a mission to prepare children at an early age for the changing workplace infrastructure in the future and help to mitigate the severe shortage of STEM employees in the workforce. A staggering 50% of current jobs will be replaced with technology by 2025; however the public education system does not have the programs in place to adequately prepare students for emerging careers in tech-related fields. They provide a clear solution to this problem by offering Career Technical education to children ages 7-18 that build interest, excitement, and requisite skills for not just the jobs that exist today, but for those that will be in demand in the future.

As the only STEM franchise to offer both brick & mortar and on-the-go programs to elementary through high school age students, their year-round programs, summer camps, and learning labs prepare the students for college, internships, and careers in Programming, Game Development, Design, and Robotics. With over 150 different courses available, more than any other STEM franchise, they have something that appeals to a variety of skill levels and interests. None of their competitors come even close to this, offering up to 40 courses at most. They even created the first YouTube camp in North America that continues to be one of their best-selling programs!

Business Features:

1. The ONLY Brick & Mortar and On-the-Go STEM Model: Unlike many other STEM programs that offer only either mobile partnerships or brick & mortar facility, Skill Samurai is the ONLY STEM franchise for children ages 7-18 to offer both. Their mobile, on-the-go partnerships are secured by renting temporary spaces, such as churches, schools, community centers, and existing complementary businesses. Owners can choose if they want to begin their business with only the mobile aspect, the brick & mortar learning facility, or both!

2. In-Demand Curriculum: The need for advanced IT and programming is continuing to increase. There are currently 1.4 million open computing jobs but only 400,000 computer-science graduates with the skills to fill them. Skill Samurai prepares students for the jobs that will be in demand in the future by focusing on real programming languages as opposed to drag-and-drop programs other STEM academies use to simplify coding processes. This future-focused vision allows them to constantly develop and create new classes, ensuring that Skill Samurai Learning Centers will always be relevant, current, and their curriculum is updated every 6 months to keep up with ever-changing technology. Supplemental education is a need-based recession-resilient service as parents will always continue to support their children’s future.

3. Effortless Staffing: Skill Samurai is extremely easy to operate with very few staff members. Because they implement a self-directed curriculum, a ratio of 1 teacher to 10 students is sufficient. They also have a successful, proven model in place to hire university and college computer science students as teachers and coaches, and their locations can be operated with 1-3 part-time employees. Other STEM concepts require around 25. In addition to that, no prior experience is required, as they provide an extensive training program with a STEM Certification for all new owners, which is also unique to Skill Samurai.

4. Complementary Revenue Streams: The combination of their brick & mortar locations and their on-the-go partnerships allow them to attract more clients, resulting in natural cross-marketing and repeat business. Because of their four main career paths offer four years of content, students are encouraged to stick with their program for a number of years, for recurring revenue. Year-round programs are signed up for on a weekly basis with a 3-month minimum commitment.

5. Flexible Ownership Options: Their Owners can choose a mobile business, brick and mortar facility, or a combination for the two! Skill Samurai can be run as Owner-Operator or Semi-Absentee, depending on how the Owner prefers to be involved in the business. Staff can be easily trained to handle the teahcing so that Owners can focus on building a stable and successful business while also enjoying time with their families. Their classes are registration-based to save an overhead of staffing instructors.

6. Community Focused: Their owners are actively involved in their communities, becoming a well-known presence as they network and partner with various community organizations and outreach groups. Owners become leaders in the areas of kids and technology as they build brand awareness at community events. Internationally, Skill Samurai sponsors schools so that underserved youth can get their basic education, including literacy, numeracy, technological and vocational skills.