YouthBiz Workshops

Social Media Bootcamp

Virtual four-week, interactive workshop to help young entrepreneurs explore using social media for their business; Designed for youth ages 8-16

The average person spends 2 hours and 24 minutes a day on social media. Imagine if your business was active on just a few different types of platforms. How many customers do you think you could engage with? The answer is, a lot! In this workshop, we will take a deep dive into three of the biggest social media platforms: YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. You will learn how to create meaningful content to support your business and engage with customers to drive traffic to your site. Purchase a $30 subscription for one month and receive the following 4 sessions:

Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Application Tutorial

Learn helpful hints for completing the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition application.

This 26-minute tutorial walks young entrepreneurs through the process of applying to the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition.  Applicants learn how to log in or create an account, how to complete necessary information, and what kinds of answers the judging panel is hoping to see.  Watch for free at your convenience!

Virtual Workshop: Secret Garden Garnishes

Monday, May 18 2:00-3:30pm, Ages 6-14

Open the gate to an enchanted world of greenery and beauty! This online workshop demonstrates how to create captivating garden art, both hanging and staked, that will create a sense of magic and surprise in any garden. All participants will create their own art piece, along with the skills and know-how to recreate the process for future business endeavors.

The recording of this live session will be available after the fact for those who can’t attend.   All material kits and information are sent in advance.  Ages 6-14.

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.

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.

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.