At VentureLab, we are committed to empowering the next generation of diverse innovators and changemakers. Through our comprehensive entrepreneurship education programs, we have witnessed countless young minds transform their ideas into real-world solutions, making a lasting impact in their communities and beyond.
To better understand the effectiveness of our initiatives, we have partnered with leading research institutions to conduct rigorous evaluations of our curriculum and its impact on students and educators. These studies provide valuable insights into the skills, mindsets, and confidence gained by participants, as well as the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in entrepreneurship education.
Explore the research and impact stories below to learn how VentureLab’s programs are inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit and equipping the leaders of tomorrow.
VentureLab’s Research and Impact
To better understand the effectiveness of our entrepreneurship education programs, VentureLab has partnered with leading research institutions to conduct comprehensive evaluations. Explore the studies and reports below to learn more about the impact of our initiatives on students, educators, and communities.
Garcia Center Middle School Spring Break Camp
At the Antonio E. Garcia Arts and Education Center (Garcia Center) in Corpus Christi, Texas, middle school students had an incredible opportunity to explore entrepreneurship during a week-long spring break camp. Partnering with VentureLab to implement the Idea to Pitch program, the Garcia Center, with the support of Upward Bound mentors, created an engaging and impactful experience for local 8th graders.
At the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center (MRESC) in Fairlawn, students had an exciting opportunity to delve into entrepreneurship through our Entrepreneurship +Agriculture program. Known for its dedication to providing comprehensive educational support, MRESC partnered with VentureLab to bring this innovative program to life, offering students hands-on experiences that blend entrepreneurship with agricultural concepts.
VentureLab Summative Evaluation Report (2021-07-19)
This comprehensive report provides a detailed overview of the development of VentureLab’s entrepreneurship program evaluation toolkit, the toolkit’s implementation, and the resulting insights into student and instructor learning, mindsets, and confidence.
VentureLab Midterm Evaluation Report 2023-10-03
The midterm evaluation report highlights the significant impact of VentureLab’s programs, with over 70% of entrepreneurship and career exploration students reporting increased interest in owning or starting a business.
Entrepreneurship Upper Elementary Student Survey Findings Overview
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the experiences and outcomes of upper elementary students participating in VentureLab’s entrepreneurship programs, including insights into their learning, mindsets, and confidence.
Entrepreneurship Secondary Student Survey Findings
The secondary student survey findings offer valuable perspectives from high school participants, highlighting the program’s impact on their entrepreneurial skills, problem-solving abilities, and overall engagement.
Entrepreneurship Lower Elementary Student Survey Findings Overview
This report delves into the experiences and outcomes of lower elementary students, providing insights into their favorite aspects of the program and areas for improvement.
Explore these research studies and impact stories to gain a deeper understanding of how VentureLab’s entrepreneurship education initiatives are transforming the lives of young innovators and leaders. Together, we are empowering the next generation to turn their visions into reality and make a lasting impact on their communities and the world.
Recent Impact Stories
From building confidence to fostering creativity and problem-solving abilities, these stories showcase the power of our programs in nurturing the next generation of diverse innovators and leaders.
