Cell phone workshops conducted by teens for adults is a brilliant business idea, offering youth the opportunity to teach their tech-savvy to unskilled older users.
Bellendoejezo, a Dutch company, came up with the idea to hire teenage "phone coaches" to help new adapters or those struggling to understand more high tech functionality. These teachers are between 12 and 16 years old, offering them a very unique opportunity to share expertise with older generations.
Younger generations often take for granted the ease at which they are able to use all the functions of modern cell phones, from ring tones and cameras to downloads and text messaging.
"The program's goal is to improve their social skills and self-esteem, and give them access to corporate environments they might otherwise not be exposed to," SpringWise explains. "Bellendoejezo is aimed at the corporate market, and charges up to EUR 50 per person for 60-minute workshops. Clients so far have included law firms, banks and an energy company."
It's a great business idea provided the youth are patient enough!
Teen Cell Phone Coaches
Bellendoejezo Workshops for Adults
Trend Themes
1. Teen Phone Coaches - Offering workshops conducted by tech-savvy teens to teach older users how to effectively use cell phones presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to bridge the digital generation gap.
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3. Tech-savvy Generations - Recognizing the innate digital proficiency of younger generations and leveraging it to address the needs of less tech-savvy individuals opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Integrating teen phone coaches into formal education systems or creating specialized programs can disrupt traditional teaching methods by bridging the digital divide and empowering students to become trainers themselves.
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3. Corporate Training - Incorporating youth-led phone coaching workshops into corporate training programs can disrupt traditional training models by providing fresh perspectives and addressing the digital skills gap among employees.