Out of This World Creativity Activity: Mooz Diner
Discover the Planet Mooz Diner activity, a fun and engaging way to foster creativity and entrepreneurial thinking in youth. Perfect for Girl Scouts and any young innovators!
October 16, 2024
Welcome to the VentureLab blog, your hub for innovative entrepreneurial education resources and inspiration. Explore engaging ESTEAM articles, discover free educational resources (hands-on activities and downloads) , and get inspired by classroom and individual success stories from our community.
YMCA Chattanooga Boosts STEM Interest with VentureLab’s Free Entrepreneurship Curriculum
Discover how YMCA Chattanooga implemented VentureLab’s free “Topics in Entrepreneurship Part 1“ curriculum to enhance their STEM programming, resulting in increased student interest in STEM, improved creativity, and enhanced problem-solving skills among pre-K to 6th grade students.
October 8, 2024
Enhance Communication Skills with Printable Body Language Game Cards
Discover VentureLab’s new printable Body Language Game Cards! This versatile resource helps students develop essential communication skills through fun, interactive activities. Perfect for educators looking to enhance their entrepreneurship curriculum and foster soft skills development.
October 3, 2024
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: VentureLab’s Commitment to Inclusive Entrepreneurship Education
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we at VentureLab want to highlight our ongoing commitment to making entrepreneurship education accessible to all communities,
September 23, 2024
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.
September 17, 2024
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.
August 13, 2024
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.
July 30, 2024
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.
July 9, 2024
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.
June 13, 2024
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).
May 13, 2024
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.
April 23, 2024
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.
April 17, 2024