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Empowering Youth Through Entrepreneurial Learning: Meet Jeremy, a VentureLab Certified Educator in San Antonio

Meet Jeremy Manginell, a VentureLab Certified Educator and Manager of SA Youth’s SOAR Program in San Antonio, Texas. Jeremy is transforming lives through entrepreneurship education, helping high school students earn diplomas, gain vital problem-solving skills, and plan their futures. With over 20 years in education, his work with unhoused youth and underserved communities is creating lasting change.

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March 12, 2025
Children in red shirts engage in a hands-on activity outdoors, next to a mobile unit with "Think," "Make," "Create" signage. Sponsored by Nebraska’s Beyond School Bells initiative, this VentureLab inspires young minds to innovate and explore outside the traditional classroom setting.

VentureLab Partner Spotlight: Nebraska’s Beyond School Bells

Discover how Beyond School Bells, in partnership with VentureLab, is transforming out-of-school education in Nebraska. By nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets, they inspire youth and educators to embrace creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. Learn about their groundbreaking initiatives like the Think, Make, Create Labs and how they’re fostering a culture of innovation statewide. Join the movement and explore how entrepreneurial learning can revolutionize educational programming.

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February 12, 2025
Collage with "Communities In Schools of Central Texas" and "AmeriCorps" logos, participants engaging in Career Exploration and Innovation training activities, and text "Career Exploration and Innovation.

VentureLab Partners with Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) AmeriCorps

VentureLab partnered with CIS Central Texas and AmeriCorps to host an inspiring Career Exploration and Innovation training for Austin-area educators. Through hands-on activities, participants explored entrepreneurial mindsets like creativity, resilience, and problem-solving, equipping them to empower the next generation of changemakers.

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January 21, 2025
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Mindset Scavenger Hunt: Help Students Discover the Entrepreneurial Mindsets

As an educator, you’re always on the lookout for engaging, hands-on activities that can help your students develop essential entrepreneurial skills and mindsets. Look no further than our brand-new “Mindset Scavenger Hunt” resource! This downloadable PDF is designed to help students in grades K-8 (but can be easily adapted for any age group) explore and practice the key entrepreneurial mindsets that are the foundation of VentureLab’s innovative ESTEAM approach.

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December 11, 2024
Thanksgiving Entrepreneurial Activities for Kids - celebrate the giving season!

Thankful Turkey and Mindset Feather Printables

Practice entrepreneurial thinking this Thanksgiving with VentureLab’s fun and engaging printables! Our “Thankful Turkey” and “Mindset Feather” activities are great for kids and families to share what they’re grateful for while learning key entrepreneurial traits. Download the free printables and bring creativity and connection to your Thanksgiving celebration!

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November 22, 2024
A group of people posing in front of a colorful balloon arch and shimmering curtain backdrop, some proudly wearing blue "YES!" shirts, captures the vibrant spirit of the Idea to Pitch student event.

Empowering Young Innovators: Garcia Center’s Spring Break Camp for Youth Entrepreneurship

The Antonio E. Garcia Arts and Education Center (Garcia Center) in Corpus Christi, Texas, partnered with VentureLab to host a week-long spring break camp for high school students focused on entrepreneurship. Through VentureLab’s Idea to Pitch program, the students explored the world of entrepreneurship, practiced leadership skills, and showcased their business ideas at a culminating pitch event.

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November 13, 2024

Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month: Partnering with Mizzen Education to Inspire Young Innovators

November is National Entrepreneurship Month, and VentureLab is partnering with Mizzen Education to provide three weeks of inspiring youth entrepreneurship resources. These engaging activities for grades 1-12 foster creativity, resilience, and problem-solving, empowering the next generation of innovators. Explore our collections on Mizzen’s platform to help young trailblazers thrive!

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November 6, 2024

Middle Schoolers Create Their Own Career Paths in San Antonio

VentureLab’s Career Exploration & Innovation program at Agnes Cotton Academy in San Antonio helped middle school students shape their futures. Over 15 weeks, students engaged in hands-on activities, connected with professionals, and presented career research projects in a community showcase. Learn how this program boosts career awareness, digital skills, and critical thinking.

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October 22, 2024
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