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Nebraska Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop Powered by Tanya Crawford, 4-H Educator and VentureLab Certified Educator
ByVentureLab October 22, 2025October 24, 2025

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 in youth, such as empathy, resiliency, confidence, and problem-solving. Attendees—including program leaders, afterschool staff, and teachers—received free activity guides and follow-up technical assistance to aid immediate implementation in their afterschool and summer learning programs.

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2025 Utah Afterschool Network Northern Recharge Workshop: Lessons to Legacies
ByVentureLab April 15, 2025September 23, 2025

San Antonio educators experienced the joy of STEM through an entrepreneurial lens at the 2025 Alamo STEM Ecosystem Educator Conference. VentureLab’s interactive ESTEAM workshop showcased hands-on activities to cultivate creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in K-12 students. Learn how educators are integrating entrepreneurial mindsets into STEM education!

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San Antonio Educators Find the Joy of STEM through an Entrepreneurial Lens
ByVentureLab March 3, 2025September 26, 2025

San Antonio educators experienced the joy of STEM through an entrepreneurial lens at the 2025 Alamo STEM Ecosystem Educator Conference. VentureLab’s interactive ESTEAM workshop showcased hands-on activities to cultivate creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in K-12 students. Learn how educators are integrating entrepreneurial mindsets into STEM education!

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VentureLab Partners with Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) AmeriCorps
ByVentureLab January 21, 2025January 23, 2025

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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Out of This World Creativity Activity: Mooz Diner
ByVentureLab October 16, 2024September 26, 2025

Spark creativity and entrepreneurial thinking with this free VentureLab activity! Students design alien diner menus while exploring ESTEAM® and key mindsets.

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Students Take Center Stage in New Entrepreneurship Initiative by VentureLab and Saint Louis University
ByVentureLab August 13, 2024September 27, 2024

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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Printable Entrepreneurial Mindset Cards
ByVentureLab April 23, 2024October 16, 2025

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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Wear Your Entrepreneurial Spirit with Our New VentureLab Merchandise
ByVentureLab September 21, 2023March 5, 2024

Introducing the VentureLab Merchandise Collection: a curated blend of style and purpose available now in our shop. Explore our signature ‘I Am An Entrepreneur’ t-shirts, designed for all ages, and wear your entrepreneurial mindset with pride. Every purchase supports our mission to make entrepreneurship education accessible to all. Free shipping and a 20% discount until October 1, 2023!

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STARBASE Robins Summer Camps brings STEM and entrepreneurship to life for Georgia youth
ByVentureLab August 30, 2023September 24, 2025

Through a scholarship to VentureLab’s Idea to Pitch Program, facilitated by the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network, STARBASE Robins’ annual STEM Summer Camps became a transformative experience. One educator noted, “I am just overall proud of myself for completing the process and getting students excited about entrepreneurship.” This partnership has fostered confidence, creativity, and leadership in students and staff alike.

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Three strategies to make your classroom entrepreneurial AND run smoothly
ByVentureLab August 9, 2023April 16, 2024

Incorporating entrepreneurial thinking in education can transform the way students approach learning. Discover three essential strategies to make your classroom entrepreneurial, fostering creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. From setting expectations together to modeling entrepreneurial mindsets, these strategies equip students with the skills they need to succeed in our ever-changing world. Explore our innovative approaches to engage and empower the next generation of innovators.

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Getting Resourceful with the Egg Drop Challenge
ByVentureLab April 10, 2022September 20, 2024

The observation challenge asks us to complete a simple observation task but reveals a much bigger surprise about our ability to actively take in the world around us!

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Home School Resources: Teaching A Youth Entrepreneurship Curriculum
ByVentureLab January 24, 2021March 5, 2024

Looking for comprehensive Home School Resources: Teaching Youth Entrepreneurship Curriculum? VentureLab offers an array of tools, activities, and strategies tailored for homeschool educators. Empower your young learner with entrepreneurial skills, right from the comfort of home.

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Get Creative with the Wacky Inventions Game
ByVentureLab March 23, 2020October 3, 2025

Explore the world of inventions with our engaging ‘Wacky Inventions Game’ worksheet. This printable activity is designed to spark creativity and enhance problem-solving skills among students. Download and ignite the spirit of innovation in your classroom today!

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Entrepreneurial Mindset

Nebraska Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop Powered by Tanya Crawford, 4-H Educator and VentureLab Certified Educator

2025 Utah Afterschool Network Northern Recharge Workshop: Lessons to Legacies

San Antonio Educators Find the Joy of STEM through an Entrepreneurial Lens

VentureLab Partners with Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) AmeriCorps

Out of This World Creativity Activity: Mooz Diner

Students Take Center Stage in New Entrepreneurship Initiative by VentureLab and Saint Louis University

Printable Entrepreneurial Mindset Cards

Wear Your Entrepreneurial Spirit with Our New VentureLab Merchandise

STARBASE Robins Summer Camps brings STEM and entrepreneurship to life for Georgia youth

Three strategies to make your classroom entrepreneurial AND run smoothly

Getting Resourceful with the Egg Drop Challenge

Home School Resources: Teaching A Youth Entrepreneurship Curriculum

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