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.  When you click on the registration link, your first step will be to create a new account for your family which 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!

Current YouthBiz Workshops

Below is a list of YouthBiz Workshops offered in fall, 2019.

September

Get Organized!

Thursday, September 5, 5:30-7:00, YouthBiz Lab

Back to school, back to juggling classes, clubs, sports, extracurriculars, social engagements and more!  What better way to spend a fall evening than by creating some tools to get organized for the new school year!  In this workshop, participants will learn to make 1) a home organizer to catch end-of-day items such as keys, badges, school ID, and change 2) an on-the-go organizer to use as a clip-on wallet, pencil case, phone holder, art supplies holder, etc. to keep those backpacks tidy 3) a cord organizer to keep those headphone cords and charging cords neat!  Participants will learn all three processes and will choose what is best for their needs to create and take home.  Ideal for ages 10-14.  There is a $10 fee for materials.

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Create a Business Plan Workshop

Saturday, September 14, 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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Denver Startup Week Youth Pass Pitch Challenge

Tuesday, September 17, 1:00pm, Location TBD

Ever wonder what it takes to pitch your business to a panel of “sharks”?  Come watch exceptional young entrepreneurs show you how it’s done!  In this session, 4 groups of students, aged 12-18, will pitch their businesses for the chance to earn a coveted spot in the Denver Startup Week Pitch Challenge.  Contestants are youth entrepreneurs who have earned this opportunity through a rigorous application and audition process, establishing their rightful access to the Denver Startup Community.  Judges are prominent figures in the Denver entrepreneurship arena with the know-how to spot real potential.  Don’t miss your chance to see the top youth business that will give the adults a run for their money at the semifinals!

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October

Burger Biz

October 15-18, 5:00-7:00pm, YouthBiz Lab

Do you love a great burger? Have you always thought you could create a burger masterpiece?  This workshop, which runs Tuesday-Friday the week of October 15, will give participants a window into the world of the restaurant industry.  Members of the restaurant industry in Denver will serve as facilitators, guest speakers, and judges to take participants through the process of menu design, from concept creation to financing and cost analysis to marketing and branding to pitching an idea to investors.  The top three finalists will have their burgers made by Park Burger during the finale event at Park Burger RiNo on Saturday, October 26.  All participants are invited to the finale and will receive discounts and goodies.  The winning burger will be featured as the Burger of the Month for all Park Burger locations! Ages 12-18; snacks will be provided each session.

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Suds it Up!

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

Do you love bath and body products?  If so, this workshop is for you!  Learn to make your own soap or body wash, scented the way you want.  Then learn ways to distinguish your product from others through labeling, display, and quality so that you can earn money selling the projects you make!  Every participant will leave with their very own soap product fully labeled and ready to use, gift, or sell!  Ideal for ages 10-14.  There is a $10 fee for materials.

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November

Accessories Galore!

Wednesday, November 6, 5:30-7:00pm, YouthBiz Lab

Whether you put fashion before function or vice versa, this workshop will show you both are possible!  Participants will learn how to use just one piece of fabric to make a belt, a tie, or a headband!  This is the epitome of efficiency, as students can apply all skills to making whatever fashionable accessory best fits their needs while learning how to make the other accessories as well.  Participants will think through the pricing of each item as well as the different target market for each item.  Every participant will leave with a completed accessory.  Ideal for ages 10-14.  There is a $10 fee for materials.

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