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Unique Focus on Teacher Agency and Empowerment Leads to Positive Teacher and Student Outlooks
Despite a second school year being upended by a global pandemic, findings from two studies conduc...
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Distance Learning Findings for YE Educators and Students
Despite the school year being upended by COVID-19, findings from two studies conducted by Youth E...
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Thunderbird Charities Helps Expand Youth Entrepreneurs in Metro Phoenix
PHOENIX, ARIZ. – Every child deserves a chance to succeed and educators at 19 Phoenix-...
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Washington Redskins Launch Education Based Leadership Development Program in Partnership with Youth Entrepreneurs
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA. — The Washington Redskins and the Washington Redskins Charitable Founda...
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Evaluating the Theory of Change for Youth Entrepreneurs
This study sought to investigate the theory of change adopted by Youth Entrepreneurs (YE), an edu...
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Youth Entrepreneurs expands in Michigan from 10 schools to 29
DETROIT, MICH. – Educators in 29 schools across Michigan are now teaching students how to u...
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Experiential Learning Curriculum Shown to Positively Impact Business Acumen and Self-Confidence in Students
Youth Entrepreneurs exists to instill Principled Entrepreneurship™ in young people through ...
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Educator and Student Summits Foster Transformations in Detroit
Youth Entrepreneurs exists to empower and mobilize educators so they are equipped to facilitate t...
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Educator Survey Results Indicate Program Supports Educators and Facilitates Transformation in Students
As states grant governance regarding curriculum to school districts and educators, the demand for...
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Fredericksburg Students to Grow Business Skills with New Entrepreneurship Program
FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS – Youth Entrepreneurs (YE), a national nonprofit organization, has la...
What We Teach
Professional Development for Educators and Immersive Experiences for Students Yield High Dividends
Given the demands required of current students to succeed in the future workplace, the 21st centu...
What We Teach
Field Trips: Opportunities to Increase Graduation Rates, Future Salary
In recent years, lower classroom budgets, standardized testing and increasingly rigid education r...
What We Teach
Teaching Entrepreneurship is Experiential
The process of guiding students from concept to comprehension is a unique journey. Talented educa...
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Insiders: The Alumni Helping Make the YE Summit a Reality
This summer, Youth Entrepreneurs is hosting the second annual YE Summit in Detroit, Michigan. The...
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The Big Idea 2019: Bigger Than Ever
On May 29, twenty Youth Entrepreneurs students from around the country flew into Detroit, Michiga...
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Enid Student Wins Grant at Entrepreneurship Expo U.S. Nationals Presented By Youth Entrepreneurs
DETROIT, MICH. - Kynlee Skaggs, a student at Enid High School, was awarded $2,500 at the National...
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Fort Worth Students Wins Grant at Entrepreneurship Expo U.S. Nationals Presented By Youth Entrepreneurs
DETROIT, MICH. - Darius Ford, Zarian Thompson and Kameron Sanders, all students at Young Men&rsqu...
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Hogeland Student Wins Grant at Entrepreneurship Expo U.S. Nationals Presented By Youth Entrepreneurs
DETROIT, MICH. - Cord Schneider, a student at Chinook High School, was awarded $6,000 at the Nati...
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Kansas City Area Students Win Grants At Entrepreneurship Expo U.S. Nationals Presented By Youth Entrepreneurs
DETROIT, MICH. - Kiley Daniels, a student at Liberty North High School in Kansas City, Missouri, ...
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Wichita Students Win Grants At Entrepreneurship Expo U.S. Nationals Presented By Youth Entrepreneurs
DETROIT, MICH. - Reema Moussa, a student at The Independent School, was awarded $12,500; Nick Jac...
What We Teach
The Tennis Ball that Will Change The Way You Teach
In Youth Entrepreneurs, experiential learning is at the heart of our curriculum. By creating acti...
What We Teach
YE’s Partnership with the STEMIE Coalition Grows Stronger
In 2018, Youth Entrepreneurs partnered with the STEMIE Coalition (STEM + Invention + Entrepreneur...
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Student of the Month: Auhneiyce Grissom
Auhneiyce Grissom, a student at Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson, Kansas, wanted to find a cl...
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Highland Park students learn entrepreneurship skills for Market Day
Highland Park students learn entrepreneurship skills for Market Day
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Business Notebook: Learning the ropes: Students at CHS study how to be an entrepreneur
Youth Entrepreneurs class new to Cape Girardeau Central High School.
What We Teach
Artificial Intelligence and Putting Principles before Profits
Profit is a powerful motivator. But some things are more important than revenue. This story detai...
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Detroit Students Turn Entrepreneurship Curriculum Into Enterprises Youth Entrepreneurs Market Day gives students the opportunity to test their business ideas
DETROIT, MICH., – Students in the Detroit-area who are exploring entrepreneurship as a viab...
What We Teach
Preparing Students for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet
“Many students in today’s world haven’t been given the latitude to experiment. ...
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Detroit: Opportunity City
Less than a decade ago, most had written Detroit off the map. Today, rekindled and reborn by thos...
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Student of the Month: Luis Villalba
Imagine it: A delicious packet of savory, corn-husk wrapped heaven, delivered right to your doors...
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The one thing every student needs
Youth Entrepreneurs provided a single opportunity. Luke Hurt took it from there.
In the fa...
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Not your average teacher training
This July, hundreds of educators will head to Detroit for a transformative refill at one of educa...
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Turning challenge into triumph
His story is one of challenge and triumph, failure and success. He’s a fighter, a father, a...
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Meet Renate Matthews: YE educator
Renate Matthews is a 13-year classroom veteran, but the last two completely transformed her minds...
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2019 YE Summit: Applications Open Now!
Get revved up, YE Summit July 15-19, 2019
A transformational experience is headed for downtown D...
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Opportunity is Everywhere
Maribel Sanchez knows a thing or two about opportunity. Her parents moved to Dodge City, Kan., fr...
What We Teach
Vandalism, social justice and the power of being principled
Today, we explore a story of Facebook justice that took an unexpected turn. This story happened i...
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Meet Sarah Bown, YE Educator
Sarah Bown is a Digital Marketing teacher at Truman, William Chrisman and Van Horn High Sch...
What We Teach
Why we play games in YE
It’s no secret that games work in the YE classroom. Of course they’re fun, but they a...
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Coffee Talk: The Power of Partnerships
Murray Moore is no stranger to entrepreneurship. He started his first business as a 7-year-old. B...
What We Teach
Winning At All Costs: A Discussion on Foundational Values On & Off The Field
At Youth Entrepreneurs, our Foundational Values not only guide behavior, they are central to our ...
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To Go Forward, Get Uncomfortable
For as long as he could remember, Terrell White Jr. knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur, h...
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To The Stars Through Difficulties
Igniting a passion. Opening doors to new opportunities. Transforming mindsets. At Youth Entrepren...
What We Teach
Paper Airplanes: Engaging Students Entrepreneurially
Looking for an excellent way to engage students in the process of rapid prototyping? Greg Kegley,...
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Three Wichita students win grants at Youth Entrepreneurs national big idea competition
Wichita, Kan. – Nick Flores, a junior from Wichita East High School, was awarded $4,000; Sa...
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Liberal student wins grant at Youth Entrepreneurs national big idea competition
Wichita, Kan. – Kaden Classen, a senior from Liberal High School, was awarded $1,000 at the...
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Kansas City, Bonner Springs and Independence students win grants at Youth Entrepreneurs national big idea competition
Wichita, Kan. – Evelyn Molina, a junior at J.C. Harmon High School, was awarded $1,500; Tay...
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Detroit student wins grant at Youth Entrepreneurs national big idea competition
Wichita, Kan. – Dylan McConnell, a sophomore from Cornerstone Health + Technology High Scho...
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Snellville students win grant at Youth Entrepreneurs national big idea competition
Wichita, Kan. – Darion and DeAndre Nelson, juniors from South Gwinnett High School in Snell...
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Phoenix, Mesa and Casa Grande students win grants at Youth Entrepreneurs national big idea competition
Wichita, Kan. – Chris Brown, a senior from Sun Valley High School in Mesa, was awarded $2,5...
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Native Kansas family announces gift to Youth Entrepreneurs in Topeka
Topeka, Kan. – Students at four local high schools will soon have even more growth and lead...
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Community leaders unite to provide more students with access to entrepreneurial education
Wichita, Kan. – Thousands of high school students in locations across the U.S. will now get...
Our Stories
YE Biz Bang 2018 Paves Way for Future
YE’s excited to announce, that together, with the support of generous donors, a record $2 m...
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Meet Cindy
Cindy Schluckebier implements Youth Entrepreneurs curriculum with a unique twist - enabling ...
What We Teach
How We Teach Sunk Cost in YE
In Youth Entrepreneurs, students learn how to use economic thinking to solve entrepreneurial prob...
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Meet Arthur
Arthur Hampton, Jr., is the Michigan Relationship Manager for Youth Entrepreneurs. “What go...
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Meet Kyle
Kyle Offutt is a YE alum who graduated from Wichita State University in 2017 with a degree in Eng...
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Student of the Month: Michelle Sanchez
We’re celebrating YE student mindset-shift moments and everyday successes with our Student ...
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Supporter Spotlight: Meet Ron Vaupel
Ron Vaupel, President and CEO of Guardian Industries, supports Youth Entrepreneurs as a donor and...
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Alumni Spotlight: Meet Cody Hanna
Youth Entrepreneurs alum Cody Hanna recently completed his freshman year at Kansas State Universi...
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Staff Spotlight: Meet Kasey Winegar
Kasey Winegar teaches YE to seniors at Fredonia High School in Fredonia, Kan. “In YE, we&rs...
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Supporter Spotlight: Meet Westar Energy
Based in Topeka, Kan., Westar Energy is Kansas’ leading electric utility provider and proud...
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Student Spotlight: Meet Gissele Mosqueda
“Youth Entrepreneurs is not just about learning how to run a business. It’s about cha...
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Introducing the YE Student of the Month award
In Youth Entrepreneurs, our students experience a unique, interactive education model that instil...
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Supporter Spotlight: Meet the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation
As Tulsa, Oklahoma’s leading convener for entrepreneurs and small businesses, the Lobeck Ta...
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Supporter Spotlight: Meet Tom Willis
Tom Willis, the CEO and President of Conestoga Energy, is proud to support Youth Entrepreneurs. &...
What We Teach
How we teach Freedom in YE
In Youth Entrepreneurs, we call the principles that guide behavior Foundational Values. These YE ...
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Supporter Spotlight: Meet Steve Tatum
After graduating from Oklahoma State, Steve Tatum began his career with Koch Industries. Steve&rs...
What We Teach
How we teach Opportunity in YE
At Youth Entrepreneurs, the principles that guide behavior are called Foundational Values. These ...
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Why entrepreneurial education? The role entrepreneurism can play in your classroom
The business classroom is a great place for YE curriculum to be taught, and YE students learn cri...
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Alumni Spotlight: Meet Akeyjah Charles
YE alum Akeyjah Charles’ passion for photography led her to found her own photography busin...
What We Teach
How we teach Win-Win Focus in YE
At Youth Entrepreneurs, the principles that guide behavior are called Foundational Values. These ...
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Pursuing their passion: YE Alumni
Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate and discover small businesses — and in the Sm...
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Foundations: YE Impact 2016-2017
Youth Entrepreneurs transforms the mindsets of young people, inspiring them to pursue their dream...
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Classroom Cash: How classroom currency teaches entrepreneurism
Youth Entrepreneurs brings markets to life by implementing a classroom economy. One of the keys t...
What We Teach
Why we teach Sound Judgment in YE
At Youth Entrepreneurs, the principles that guide our behavior are called Foundational Value...
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Staff Spotlight: Meet Michael Green
Michael Green began his career in corporate America, but never felt fulfilled. “I’d a...
What We Teach
Three Resources for Entrepreneurial Educators
Youth Entrepreneurs exists to inspire a better future, equipping young people with the values and...
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How YE students learn the value of knowledge
Values are the principles that inform our behavior, and we believe the YE values are central to h...
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Paper airplanes allowed: Why we break the rules in YE
In most classrooms, flying paper airplanes is certainly against the rules. But in YE, flying pape...
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Alumni Spotlight: Meet J.D. Young
YE alum J.D. Young is the proud owner of a growing shaved ice empire: Funky Monkeys Shaved Ice. &...
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Why we play games in YE
Youth Entrepreneurs offers an innovative and interactive curriculum through educators who passion...
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Alumni Spotlight: Meet Akinbola Richardson
Akinbola Richardson (Akin for short) participated in Youth Entrepreneurs as a student at Grady Hi...
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Alumni Spotlight: Meet Junior
Junior | Garden City High School, 2013 | Garden City, Kansas“YE’s role in my story is...
What We Teach
Why we teach responsibility in YE
Values are the principles that guide our behavior, and we believe our values are integral in lead...