Age Groups
Different Ages. Different Skills. Same Big Potential.
Entrepreneurship looks different at every stage — which is why YoungPreneur programs are tailored to specific age groups.
From foundational money concepts to full business pitches, every student learns by doing.
Ages 8–12
Foundations of Entrepreneurship
Perfect for young creators with big imaginations. Students begin exploring what a business is, how products are made, and how selling works in the real world.
Skills They Develop
- Basic money concepts (cost, price, profit)
- Idea generation & creativity
- Simple product building + hands-on making
- Intro to branding & presentation
- Teamwork and confidence through mini challenges
What They Complete
- Simple product or service idea
- Product creation (craft, 3D print item, merch, etc.)
- First small sales experience through our YoungPreneur Market
Ages 13–15
Build & Launch Your Business Idea
This group moves deeper — from thinking like entrepreneurs to operating like them. Students plan, build, test, and prepare to launch real products to real customers.
Skills They Develop
- Financial literacy (budgeting, pricing, margins)
- Product prototyping & brand design
- Market research + customer feedback
- Leadership, collaboration & negotiation
- Effective communication through mini-pitches
What They Complete
- A functional product with improvement cycles
- Early brand identity (logo, name, messaging)
- Sales strategy for the YoungPreneur Market
- Confidence presenting to peers + instructors
Ages 16–18
Startup CEO Experience
Advanced students build like real founders — research, validate, launch, and pitch for investment-style feedback. They learn to think strategically, justify decisions, and lead a project from idea to execution.
Skills They Develop
- Full business planning + financial modeling
- Sales strategy, marketing psychology & branding
- Pitch development, public speaking, Q&A confidence
- Real product creation using tools like 3D printers + laser engravers
- Leadership: task delegation, problem solving, time management
What They Complete
- A complete business plan
- Prototype or production-ready product
- Live pitch to potential buyers/investors
- Real sales experience + revenue tracking
One Program — Three Pathways
Each age cohort completes the journey at their level, but all leave with:
A business idea they built themselves
Knowledge of how to make money from it
Confidence to pitch, sell, and think like entrepreneurs