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“How can we increase food security for youth in Denver Public Schools?” That was the challenge focal question for the 2nd Think Like a Genius Foundation Challenge. YouthBiz created a team of four high school students: Greta, Brian, Isaac, and Abdul, and asked them to come up with a solution. After working together all summer, they presented to a panel …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) celebrated the opening of a boutique section of the RMHC gift shop selling products made by youth entrepreneurs last Tuesday. The mini gift shop, a year in the making, was inspired by the mentor partnership between Maureen Tarrant-Fitzgerald, President and CEO of Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children …
Finalists have just been announced for the 2016 Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs: Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars! As we celebrate the outstanding business accomplishments of this year’s finalists, we want to take a look back at last year’s three winners and see what they’ve accomplished over the last 12 months. Age 6-11 Category Charming Wine Charms – Isabelle May Isabelle has …
Join us for a Cocktail Party to Celebrate YouthBiz! Mingle with Anna Leer, Program Director of YouthBiz, and Rich Martinez, President and CEO of Young Americans Center for Financial Education, for cocktails and light appetizers. Hear how the program is on pace to reach 1,100 students in 2016. Wednesday, June 29, 2016 5:30pm – 6:30pm Young Americans Center for Financial Education …
Come celebrate our spring 2016 aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs as they present their business projects and demonstrate their learning!
Get involved with YouthBiz at Young Americans Center Volunteers are needed to attend the YouthBiz Fall Forum. Check back soon for details about date, location, and time. Then sign up below! For more information, please contact Anna Leer, Director of Aspiring Entrepreneurs at 303-297-0212 or anna@youthbiz.org.
Young Americans is excited to announce that applications for Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs, Colorado’s largest competition for youth business owners are now open! Finalists and winners receive CASH prizes ($250-$1,000), to use towards operating or improving their business. Plus, winners are paired with a MENTOR, a successful Denver business person, to help guide their business strategy. Young Americans knows that Colorado is full …
Entrepreneurship is the willingness to take risks and develop, organize and manage a business venture in a competitive global marketplace that is constantly evolving. Entrepreneurs are pioneers, innovators, leaders and inventors. Alex, age 10, is the owner of a company called Bulldog Belts. Watch him on Colorado & Company to learn more about his business. The Young Americans Center for Financial …
YouthBiz Marketplace – Find exquisite gifts direct from 75+ Young Entrepreneurs The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience! Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. This is the perfect opportunity for gift shopping and a great way to support young, local entrepreneurs. Spring Marketplace – April 16 All products are handmade and personally sold by …
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