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Ages: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: It’s hard to beat the warmth and atmosphere created by a well-crafted candle, and in this interactive workshop, students will have the opportunity to make their own wax candles.  Participants will explore the basics of wax-and-wick candles as well as learn tips for making scented and specially colored candles.  Participants will also explore strategies for marketing/displaying/ and creating custom candles for customers.  This workshop is perfect for…

Ages: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Whether you’re a fashionista or enjoy colorful projects, you’ll love creating your own wearable art.  Learn how to design and create your own tie-dye clothing, how to package and promote them for customers, and take home a tie-dye shirt for yourself! This is a great opportunity for fashion focused entrepreneurs looking for ways to make their patterns and designs stand out, or for students who want to…

Saturday, April 9, 2022 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Ages: 6-21 Cost: FREE Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: Do you have a product idea you want to sell at the YouthBiz Spring Marketplace? Join us in this Marketplace prep session! Participants will learn about market research, product development, and financials.  We'll also discuss all of the new requirements and what to expect in this year’s Marketplace.  REQUIRED FOR ALL SPRING MARKETPLACE PARTICIPANTS.

Ages: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Salty or sweet, popcorn is a snack that’s always a crowd favorite, and it’s a perfect business for young entrepreneurs!  Be ready to brainstorm new and interesting popcorn flavors, and then learn about the best ways and ingredients to make your unique flavors, well…pop!  We’ll also discuss strategies to package your popcorn so your customers can’t resist your scrumptious snacks!  All participants will leave with a bag…

Ages: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: Free Description: Calling all up-and-coming entrepreneurs!  If you participated in the YouthBiz Marketplace in the last year and had a great time, but are wondering, “What’s Next?” this session is for you!  In this interactive workshop, participants will get some actionable tools and tricks so they can keep making money between Marketplace events.  No matter how big or small their business goals, all participants will leave with exciting ideas that meet…

Ages: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Great entrepreneurs know how to recognize opportunities everywhere, even trash!  This workshop gives youth the chance to solve problems and think critically by creating a market-ready product from recycled goods

Ages: 8-18 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: Free Description: If you’ve always wanted to own a business but weren’t sure how to start, this workshop is for you!  During this one-day workshop, participants will work their way through creating a real-life business plan!  No need to even have an idea—we will help you with that!  Participants will get an intro to why entrepreneurship is important, come up with an idea and do some competitor research, target market research,…

Ages: 8-21 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: Free Description: Join us for this social enterprise-themed workshop, featuring three socially minded businesses in the Denver community.  Learn why running a social enterprise is good for your community, your customers, and your bottom line by interacting directly with prominent business leaders.  We’ll also learn how to start your social enterprise, or incorporate socially minded actions into your existing business.  All participants will earn awesome perks from Good Business Colorado…