Data-informed, Evidence Based
Explore our data-driven insights to see how VentureLab programs are empowering youth to think creatively, solve problems, and embrace an entrepreneurial mindset.
VentureLab Delivers: Programs Meet ESSA Level III Criteria
- Fosters entrepreneurial mindsets effectively
- Boosts critical skills like problem-solving, creativity, and business acumen
- Prepares students for future success by developing key entrepreneurial competencies
Student Engagement
87% of students reported high levels of engagement, developing creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Instructor Satisfaction
93% of instructors recommend VentureLab for its user-friendly, impactful programs and professional development.
Skill Development
80% of students demonstrated measurable growth in critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Research Based Impact
VentureLab’s efficacy studies demonstrate the transformative impact of entrepreneurial education. Through hands-on activities, guided exploration, and real-world applications, students build critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for success in the classroom and beyond.
Expanded Knowledge
Enhances students’ critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Growth
in Mindsets
Develops resilience, adaptability, and creativity.
Increased Confidence
Empowers students through pitch events and real-world challenges.
Sparked
Interest
Students view themselves as innovators and changemakers.
Measuring Impact One Program at a Time
At VentureLab we support educators to deliver meaningful outcomes for their students. That means rigorous evaluations of each program to ensure students are not only building knowledge and skills, but develop a deeper understanding that extends beyond the classroom.
Developed in collaboration with Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) STEM Evaluation Services at The University of Texas at Austin (UT), our evaluation toolkit includes student and instructor surveys, interview protocols, and data collection guidelines. These tools enable every VentureLab program to assess participant satisfaction, engagement, and changes in students’ knowledge, mindsets, employability skills and career interests.
Scroll our Program Impact Reports and contact [email protected] to learn how our survey toolkit can measure student outcomes in your program
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