Entrepreneurship Education Articles

Entrepreneurship education articles: From the latest thought leadership in STEM and ESTEAM education to practical tips on fostering entrepreneurial mindsets, our posts help educators, parents, and the community to empower the next generation of diverse innovators and changemakers.

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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

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).

May 13, 2024

How to Plan Youth Entrepreneurship Events for Success

Discover the essential steps to planning successful youth entrepreneurship events. From pitch events to business fairs, learn how to create impactful experiences that celebrate student innovation and foster real-world skills.

March 27, 2024

Three strategies to make your classroom entrepreneurial AND run smoothly

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.

August 9, 2023

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3 Reasons to Bring Entrepreneurship to Summer Learning

There’s no better way to “set the stage” for summer learning than offering a youth entrepreneurship program! Learn more with these top three reasons why you should bring entrepreneurship to your summer learning.

May 21, 2023

quote about being intentional about teaching entrepreneurship

The Wyoming Afterschool Alliance, 4-H, and VentureLab reframe the word “entrepreneur”

The word entrepreneur is often narrowly defined as starting a business. We recognize that it’s more than that and so does the afterschool and 4-H community.

September 23, 2022

Venture Forward with an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Entrepreneurship is more than starting a business, it’s a way of thinking and acting. It’s about identifying opportunities, finding ways to solve problems, and taking

July 19, 2022

3 Tips to Increase Diversity in Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is essential to our future and, unfortunately, the modern image of entrepreneurship does not reflect our diverse population. This means we are missing out

April 9, 2022

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11 Public Speaking Tips for Youth (and Adults!)

We’ve compiled a list of public speaking tips that can help both youth and adults become more confident, persuasive speakers.

December 6, 2021

12 Free Resources for Practicing Creativity

The essential first step of creativity is believing you’re creative. That might take practice! That’s why we’ve gathered these 12 great creativity resources for youth and adults.

October 8, 2021

A letter from VentureLab’s founder

No matter a girl’s age, background, or experiences, I believe they have the power to change the world. Let me show you how. The born

September 21, 2021

A child wearing a red helmet climbs an artificial rock wall. Text reads "3 Ways to Instill Courage" with a badge showing the word "Courage" and a lightning bolt. Teaching entrepreneurship can be an exciting way to foster bravery in young minds.

Three Ways to Instill Courage in Youth

At the core of each of us is the courage of an entrepreneur. We all have the ability to step out of our comfort zones to accomplish great things.

August 4, 2021

How do you show adaptability? Youth entrepreneurship

Mindset of the Month: Adaptability

Discover the power of adaptability in entrepreneurship through the inspiring journey of Emma and Jana, who developed an online publishing platform while navigating different time zones. Learn how adaptability manifests in various forms like acceptance, optimism, self-efficacy, problem-solving, and courage, and how these elements are crucial in overcoming entrepreneurial challenges.

July 8, 2021

Entrepreneurship Education Articles

Creating STEM- Confident Kids Through Entrepreneurial Learning

ESTEAM: 6 Ways to View STEAM through an Entrepreneurial Lens

How to Plan Youth Entrepreneurship Events for Success

Three strategies to make your classroom entrepreneurial AND run smoothly

3 Reasons to Bring Entrepreneurship to Summer Learning

The Wyoming Afterschool Alliance, 4-H, and VentureLab reframe the word “entrepreneur”

Venture Forward with an Entrepreneurial Mindset

3 Tips to Increase Diversity in Entrepreneurship

11 Public Speaking Tips for Youth (and Adults!)

12 Free Resources for Practicing Creativity

A letter from VentureLab’s founder

Three Ways to Instill Courage in Youth

Mindset of the Month: Adaptability

Mindset of the Month: Persistence & Grit

Starting with a Feather: Free-Range Curiosity (Excerpt from VentureGirls)

7 Examples of Entrepreneurial Thinking in Action

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