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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
Six children and a woman stand together indoors, all smiling at the camera, exuding confidence that stems from their involvement in a k-12 entrepreneurship curriculum. The children are dressed in casual and semi-formal wear.

St. Louis Youth GLOW during Afterschool Entrepreneurship Program

Discover how Mission St. Louis partnered with VentureLab to implement an innovative afterschool entrepreneurship program for K-8 students. Learn how the 15-week Idea to Pitch curriculum culminated in an inspiring pitch contest, boosting students’ confidence, public speaking skills, and interest in STEM fields.

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September 17, 2024
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Students Take Center Stage in New Entrepreneurship Initiative by VentureLab and Saint Louis University

This summer, VentureLab and Saint Louis University (SLU) partnered to create an inspiring entrepreneurship experience for young innovators in St. Louis. Through the Allsup Summer Camp, students engaged in VentureLab’s “Idea to Pitch” program, developing critical entrepreneurial skills, participating in innovation challenges, and presenting their ideas in a pitch competition. This collaboration highlights our shared commitment to empowering youth and fostering a new generation of entrepreneurs.

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August 13, 2024
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Empowering Young Entrepreneurs Across America with VentureLab Hubs

VentureLab is excited to announce the launch of our VentureLab Hubs initiative, a strategic expansion of K-12 entrepreneurship programming in key cities across the United States. These Hubs are dynamic centers aimed at fostering entrepreneurial mindsets and skills among youth, creating vibrant ecosystems of innovation and creativity. Currently established in San Antonio, St. Louis, and Salt Lake City, these Hubs build on successful existing programs, supported by dedicated funding and local staff. Join us in empowering the next generation of changemakers and creating a brighter, more innovative future for all.

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July 30, 2024
High school teens in Springfield Illinois start an entrepreneurship program focused on confidence, problem solving, empathy, the design process, persistence, optimism

Empowering Youth Entrepreneurs in Illinois

Discover how a nonprofit agency in Springfield, IL empowers low-income and minority high school students to become entrepreneurs. Through a 17-week afterschool program, underserved students gain skills for successful business models. With VentureLab’s Idea to Pitch program, they improve public speaking and embrace failure. TSP staff drive curiosity and collaboration for engaging STEM learning. The program culminates in a student showcase, and 90% report increased STEM interest.

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July 9, 2024
A young child wearing safety goggles is concentrating on an electronic project with tools, against a purple background with illustrated light bulbs and paper airplanes, embodying kids' entrepreneurial learning in the world of STEM.

Creating STEM- Confident Kids Through Entrepreneurial Learning

At VentureLab, we’ve taught entrepreneurial concepts to hundreds of girls—and boys. Our ESTEAM curriculum combines science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with entrepreneurship, helping students identify needs, create solutions, and take calculated risks. This hands-on approach encourages creativity, problem-solving, and confidence, preparing them for future success in STEAM fields. Discover how our programs inspire the next generation of innovative leaders.

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June 13, 2024
What is ESTEAM and entrepreneurship education

ESTEAM: 6 Ways to View STEAM through an Entrepreneurial Lens

When youth are exposed to entrepreneurial thinking, a profound change takes place. They become more aware of opportunities around them, develop powerful problem-solving skills, and improve their abilities to think critically and creatively. VentureLab believes that innovation and discovery happen at the intersection of multiple disciplines- we call it ESTEAM (entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math).

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May 13, 2024
Printable Entrepreneurial Mindset Cards

Printable Entrepreneurial Mindset Cards

Discover VentureLab’s printable Entrepreneurial Mindset Cards. They are a versatile teaching tool designed to spark creativity, resilience, and growth mindset in students of all ages. These cards provide educators with engaging prompts and activities that foster entrepreneurial thinking. Explore the collection and see how you can transform your classroom into an incubator for future innovators.

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April 23, 2024
Children presenting business ideas on stage with posters, expressing excitement, under a "ready set startup!" sign at the Youth Entrepreneurship Fundraiser.

Ready, Set, Startup! was a Success

Join us as we reflect on the success of VentureLab’s Ready, Set, Startup! event, where over $250,000 was raised to support youth entrepreneurship. Highlights included a standout pitch from the Kids Team, featuring their innovative smoothie-making bicycle, which showcased the power of young creativity in entrepreneurship.

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April 17, 2024
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