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Kid Nation Inc.’s Role in Empowering San Antonio Youth through Entrepreneurial Learning

Kid Nation Inc.’s mission is simple, “We are a youth serving nonprofit organization designed to enrich, empower, and engage youth in a fun, safe environment.” Their goals are to help youth get a head start in their careers through exploration and learning, a boost in their academic performance, service projects to develop character and the means to improve college & job applications, and much more.

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April 17, 2025
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Mindset Scavenger Hunt: Help Students Discover the Entrepreneurial Mindsets

As an educator, you’re always on the lookout for engaging, hands-on activities that can help your students develop essential entrepreneurial skills and mindsets. Look no further than our brand-new “Mindset Scavenger Hunt” resource! This downloadable PDF is designed to help students in grades K-8 (but can be easily adapted for any age group) explore and practice the key entrepreneurial mindsets that are the foundation of VentureLab’s innovative ESTEAM approach.

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December 11, 2024
A group of people posing in front of a colorful balloon arch and shimmering curtain backdrop, some proudly wearing blue "YES!" shirts, captures the vibrant spirit of the Idea to Pitch student event.

Empowering Young Innovators: Garcia Center’s Spring Break Camp for Youth Entrepreneurship

The Antonio E. Garcia Arts and Education Center (Garcia Center) in Corpus Christi, Texas, partnered with VentureLab to host a week-long spring break camp for high school students focused on entrepreneurship. Through VentureLab’s Idea to Pitch program, the students explored the world of entrepreneurship, practiced leadership skills, and showcased their business ideas at a culminating pitch event.

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November 13, 2024

Middle Schoolers Create Their Own Career Paths in San Antonio

VentureLab’s Career Exploration & Innovation program at Agnes Cotton Academy in San Antonio helped middle school students shape their futures. Over 15 weeks, students engaged in hands-on activities, connected with professionals, and presented career research projects in a community showcase. Learn how this program boosts career awareness, digital skills, and critical thinking.

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October 22, 2024
A young child wearing safety goggles is concentrating on an electronic project with tools, against a purple background with illustrated light bulbs and paper airplanes, embodying kids' entrepreneurial learning in the world of STEM.

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.

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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).

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May 13, 2024
Introducing Entrepreneurship plus Agriculture, our newest program

Introducing Entrepreneurship + Agriculture Program: Where STEM Meets Agriculture

Announcing our Entrepreneurship + Agriculture program, blending ESTEAM (Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education with agricultural challenges. This initiative empowers students to tackle local food system issues with an entrepreneurial and STEM-focused approach. Furthermore, educators are equipped with resources and training to inspire the next generation of diverse problem solvers.

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October 23, 2023
Four girls are engaged in a STEM activity: three working with circuits, and one in a lab coat smiling and gesturing enthusiastically, embodying the spirit of entrepreneurship education at its best.

Help Girls to Learn How Creative Steam Can Be

Discover how VentureLab encourages girls to embrace the STEM fields by showcasing the inherent creativity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (eSTEAM). Learn about the transformative experiences and educational approaches that can guide more girls towards innovative eSTEAM careers.

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February 20, 2018
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