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VentureLab Partner Spotlight: Nebraska’s Beyond School Bells

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.

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VentureLab Partners with Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) AmeriCorps

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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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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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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Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month: Partnering with Mizzen Education to Inspire Young Innovators

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!

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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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St. Louis Youth GLOW during Afterschool Entrepreneurship Program

Discover how Mission St. Louis partnered with VentureLab to implement an innovative afterschool entrepreneurship program for K-8 students. Learn how the 15-week Idea to Pitch curriculum culminated in an inspiring pitch contest, boosting students’ confidence, public speaking skills, and interest in STEM fields.

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

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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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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Printable Entrepreneurial Mindset Cards

Printable Entrepreneurial Mindset Cards

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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