VentureLab Blog
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.
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VentureLab at San Antonio Startup Week: Elevating the Next Generation of Founders
VentureLab’s commitment to amplifying youth voice and championing entrepreneurial learning was on full display at San Antonio Startup Week this year. We were thrilled…
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Halloween Story Starters
Let’s get those creative juices flowing and spark the kind of entrepreneurial thinking that turns simple ideas into amazing adventures! For this low-prep Halloween…
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Nebraska Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop Powered by Tanya Crawford, 4-H Educator and VentureLab Certified Educator
VentureLab Certified Educator Tanya Crawford took the stage at GetConnected 2025 to share hands-on activities that promote entrepreneurship and build essential entrepreneurial mindset skills…
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New Avenue VentureLab: A Summer Camp That Empowers Young Innovators
Program Summary Length: 8 weeks Setting: Summer Camp Location: St. Louis, MO Ages: K – 8th graders Resource: ESTEAM Design Challenge & Idea to…
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Empowering Youth Artisans through Entrepreneurship: Craft Lake City’s Program for the DIY Fest Kid Row Market
VentureLab’s Spark Mentorship and Materials program was used during two 4 week-long programs for students in grades 3rd through 12th. Students set SMART Goals,…
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Championing Youth Entrepreneurship in Afterschool: Meet Erin Malone, a VentureLab Certified Advocate in St. Louis
VentureLab is proud to celebrate Erin’s accomplishments by awarding her the status of a VentureLab Certified Advocate for her contribution to the youth entrepreneurship…
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Meet Peter Gioia, a VentureLab Certified Educator in St. Louis
VentureLab celebrates Peter Gioia, CAPSA Manager at Mission: St. Louis Beyond School, whose passion for youth development is transforming lives through entrepreneurship education. From…
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Together for Youth: Celebrating Afterschool, Supporting What Works
VentureLab fully backs the release of $1.3 billion in 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding—restoring vital after-school and summer enrichment across 10,000+ U.S. programs. Our ESTEAM®…
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Adapting a VentureLab Activity to Engage Middle Schoolers at Summer Camp
Discover how VentureLab educator Theresa Paterra elevated the Mooz Diner activity for grades 6–8 summer camp—adding pitch, marketing & customer‑service challenges, authentic community judges, and ESTEAM career…
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Empowering Youth and Families Through ESTEAM®: VentureLab at OSTI-CON 2025
VentureLab Certified Educator Johnny Rochell took the stage at OSTI-CON 2025 to share how entrepreneurship and family engagement can spark confidence in youth. His…
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VentureLab and Mission St. Louis Featured In The St. Louis American
Beyond School sparks young entrepreneurs! 🌟 K–8 students in St. Louis joined Mission: St. Louis’s 16-week “Beyond School” entrepreneurship program—teaming with VentureLab—pitching ideas like cleaning products and…
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YWLA Foundation Hosts Second Annual Girls Summer Entrepreneurship Program
Discover key insights and strategies from GEC 2025 on empowering youth entrepreneurship—real-world examples, inclusive ecosystems, and scaling impact.