Educators from across the country completed VentureLab’s Mindsets for Educators PD Program, an 8-week journey that nurtures personal growth, professional resilience, and collaborative learning through entrepreneurial mindset strategies.
Hidden Cove STEAM Academy, located in San Antonio, TX, offers a forward-thinking learning environment grounded in STEAM principles. Learn more about Hidden Cove STEAM Academy. The school’s mission is to deliver an innovative educational experience that meets the needs of modern learners. Their vision—Encourage Innovation, Embrace Non-Traditional Learning, and Elevate Student Outcomes—aligns closely with VentureLab’s mission to cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets and skills in youth.
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.
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!
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!
Discover how Beyond School Bells, in partnership with VentureLab, is transforming out-of-school education in Nebraska. By nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets, they inspire youth and educators to embrace creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. Learn about their groundbreaking initiatives like the Think, Make, Create Labs and how they’re fostering a culture of innovation statewide. Join the movement and explore how entrepreneurial learning can revolutionize educational programming.
VentureLab is proud to spotlight Tanya Crawford, a 4-H Youth Development Professional in Nebraska, and her milestone achievement of becoming a 2024 VentureLab Certified Educator. Her leadership and enthusiasm for entrepreneurial learning are making an impact on local York and Polk County youth, fellow educators, and the greater 4-H Nebraska community.
Join us on April 12, 2025, for VentureLab’s fourth annual fundraising gala, Ready, Set, Startup!, at Assembly Hall in East Austin. Celebrate and support the next generation of diverse innovators through an exciting evening of activities, including a fan-favorite ‘Shark Tank’ style competition.
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.
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.
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.
November is National Entrepreneurship Month, and VentureLab is partnering with Mizzen Education to provide three weeks of inspiring youth entrepreneurship resources. These engaging activities for grades 1-12 foster creativity, resilience, and problem-solving, empowering the next generation of innovators. Explore our collections on Mizzen’s platform to help young trailblazers thrive!
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.
Discover the Planet Mooz Diner activity, a fun and engaging way to foster creativity and entrepreneurial thinking in youth. Perfect for Girl Scouts and any young innovators!
Discover how YMCA Chattanooga implemented VentureLab’s free “Topics in Entrepreneurship Part 1“ curriculum to enhance their STEM programming, resulting in increased student interest in STEM, improved creativity, and enhanced problem-solving skills among pre-K to 6th grade students.
Discover VentureLab’s new printable Body Language Game Cards! This versatile resource helps students develop essential communication skills through fun, interactive activities. Perfect for educators looking to enhance their entrepreneurship curriculum and foster soft skills development.