YouthBiz Workshop

YouthBiz Workshops

YouthBiz Workshop

Join us for classes and workshops!

YouthBiz Workshops focus on the skills young entrepreneurs need to develop their businesses.  We offer classes throughout the school year, September through April, on topics such as drafting a business plan, advertising your business, and creating market-ready products to inspire your next business idea.  Plus, many workshops are free!

Young Americans is using a new registration system for many of our YouthBiz Workshops.  If this is your first class with us, click the yellow Register below.  Then your first step will be to click “New Family Enrollment” to create a new account for your family.  This will allow you to save your progress, make changes, and easily register for camps, classes, or workshops in the future.  For questions, please contact us: 303-321-2265!

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Current YouthBiz Workshops

Below is a list of YouthBiz Workshops offered in 2020.

January

Create a Business Plan Workshop

Saturday, January 25 from 10:15am-2:00pm, YouthBiz Lab

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 learn how to create a SWOT analysis, market analysis, and financial analysis of their business idea while also considering operations, staffing, and marketing.  By the completion of this workshop, participants will have a working business plan that can be taken to investors or used as a guide for business development.  No matter where you are in your business, having a plan is critical for success!  Ages 10-18. This workshop also satisfies the Entrepreneurship Merit Badge for the Boy Scouts of America.

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Top Your Pop!

Tuesday, January 28 from 5:30-7:00pm, YouthBiz Lab

Calling all bakers and chefs!  Whether you have an established baking business or have a goal to start a bakery, this is the workshop to have fun in the kitchen!  Participants will think creatively about flavor combinations, frosting and glaze options, and decorative pieces for their very own cake pop creations, along with getting tips on packaging, display, and differentiation in the crowded baking industry.  All participants will leave with at least one beautifully designed and packaged cake pop! Ages 8-14.  There is a $10 fee for materials.

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February

Curate Your Media Presence Workshop

Saturday, February 8 from 10:15am-11:45am, YouthBiz Lab

Ever wondered, “I have an Instagram/Facebook page, how can I generate some money using this?” Well, ask no more! We have a special guest coming in to take us through a journey on how to use any social media outlets to make money. Whether you sell a product, provide a service, or would like to be an influencer and start a business!  Come and bring a friend. This workshop leads to a great opportunity of our Open Media Foundation tour (on February 22) where you’ll be able to create content for your business to get more people to buy your product or service!  Ages 10-16.

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Interactive Business Tour at Open Media Foundation

Saturday, February 22 from 10:00am-12:00pm, Open Media Foundation

As a continuation to Media and making your presence known on social media. We will be leading a tour at the Open Media Foundation, where you’ll be able to learn about what goes into filming, AND you’ll be able to create your own media clip. Use all that you’ve learned in the “Curating a Media Presence” workshop or other experiences and create something that will appeal your target market to buying your product.  Ages 10-16.  There is a $10 fee.

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Machine Sewing for Beginners Workshop

Tuesday, February 25 from 5:30-7:00pm, YouthBiz Lab

The ability to sew creates all kinds of business opportunities for young entrepreneurs, and we know many who just need to learn the basics.  Come to this workshop to learn entry level machine sewing, basic skills that can yield dozens of different fabric-based products!  All participants will leave with their very own, self-made scrunchie, supply organizer, or a variety of other options using simple stitching techniques.  Ages 8-14.  There is a $10 fee for materials.

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March

Secret Garden Garnishes: Festive Garden Art for all Ages Workshop

Wednesday, March 18 from 5:30-7:00pm, YouthBiz Lab

Open the gate to an enchanted world of greenery and beauty! This workshop will show aspiring business owners different and creative product ideas to make captivating garden art, both hanging and staked, that will create a sense of magic and surprise in any garden.  All participants will leave with their own art piece, along with the skills and know-how to recreate the process at home for future business endeavors!  Ages 6-14.  There is a $10 fee for materials.

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April

Gifts for Love: Unique gifts to create your very own gift shop Workshop

Tuesday, April 21 from 5:30-7:00pm, YouthBiz Lab

With Mother’s Day, end of year teacher’s gifts, and graduation parties just around the corner, a gift shop is the ideal seasonal business for young entrepreneurs!  Come learn to make an assortment of high quality, handmade gifts and home accessories, perfect for all the gift givers in your life! All participants will leave with a self-made gift of their choice.  Ages 8-14.  There is a $10 fee for materials.

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September

Pop It Like It’s Hot Workshop

Wednesday, September 23 from 5:30-7:00pm, YouthBiz Lab

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 of self-made and flavored popcorn, as well as taste tests of lots more!  Ages 10-14.  There is a $10 fee for materials.

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Create a Business Plan Workshop

Saturday, September 26 from 10:15am-2:00pm, YouthBiz Lab

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 learn how to create a SWOT analysis, market analysis, and financial analysis of their business idea while also considering operations, staffing, and marketing.  By the completion of this workshop, participants will have a working business plan that can be taken to investors or used as a guide for business development.  No matter where you are in your business, having a plan is critical for success!  Ages 10-18. This workshop also satisfies the Entrepreneurship Merit Badge for the Boy Scouts of America.

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October

Spooky Soapy Sorcery Workshop

Wednesday, October 28 from 5:30-7:00pm, YouthBiz Lab

Making soap is always fun, but even more fun when you get to make it into unique and decorative shapes!  Come explore soap making with us as we venture into soaps of different shapes and designs, all with the holidays in mind!  Participants will not only leave with their very own, handmade soap, but also with the knowledge to create decorative soaps at home as a business venture.  Ages 10-14.  There is a $10 fee for materials.

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Want to explore other opportunities for youth business owners?  Click here.