The Youth Entrepreneurial Attitudes Support (YEAS) Model focuses on shaping entrepreneurial attitudes across four key dimensions:

1. Self-Control

2. Motivation 

3. Inventiveness

4. Initiative

By targeting these foundational entrepreneurial attitudes rather than just specific business skills, the YEAS approach seeks to foster the underlying mindset and personal qualities that enable entrepreneurial thinking and action.

Some key features of the YEAS model include:

- A progression model that spans from basic to intermediate levels, allowing for step-by-step competency development

- Learning outcomes defined for each dimension and proficiency level

- Flexibility to be applied in formal, non-formal and informal learning contexts

- Focus on experiential, project-based learning approaches

While designed with youth in mind, we believe the YEAS model also holds significant potential for adult entrepreneurship education and training. Here are a few ways the model could be leveraged for adult learners:

1. Foundational training for aspiring entrepreneurs of any age who are just starting to explore entrepreneurship. The basic and intermediate levels provide an accessible entry point.

2. Supplemental personal development for established entrepreneurs looking to strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset and attitudes. The four dimensions offer a framework for ongoing growth.

3. Corporate training programs aiming to foster "intrapreneurship" and innovation mindsets among employees. The model's focus on attitudes rather than just skills makes it widely applicable.

4. Career transition support for adults considering entrepreneurship as a new path. The progression model allows for gradual competency building.

5. Community education programs promoting entrepreneurial thinking for local economic development. The model's flexibility suits diverse contexts.

The YEAS model's emphasis on attitudes and mindsets, rather than just technical business knowledge, makes it a versatile tool for cultivating entrepreneurial capacity in learners of all ages. As automation and AI reshape the employment landscape, these entrepreneurial competencies will only become more crucial for workers to thrive.

We encourage adult educators and trainers to explore how the YEAS framework might enhance their entrepreneurship programs or inspire new offerings. The model's learning outcomes and progression levels can be readily adapted to suit adult learning needs and contexts.

Fostering entrepreneurial attitudes in youth and adults can help build more resilient, innovative, and opportunity-driven communities. We look forward to seeing how the YEAS model might contribute to this important work across all age groups.

The full YEAS methodological guide and toolbox are now available for download on our website: https://www.yeas-project.eu. 

What do you think about applying youth-focused entrepreneurship models like YEAS to adult education? We'd love to hear your ideas and experiences in the comments.