Youth Entrepreneurship
AI in K–12: Preparing Future Innovators, Inventors and Entrepreneurs
July 7, 2026
AI is already part of the world our students experience every day, and this is our chance to guide what their future looks like as the landscape evolves. This new
How Middle School Problem‑Solving and Iteration Sparks Confidence and Innovation
June 9, 2026
At Armstrong Middle School in Philadelphia, students in the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab program are learning that, when it comes to innovation, failure is part of the fun. This spring,
How Youth Are Using Entrepreneurial Confidence to Advance Environmental Stewardship
March 25, 2026
Today’s young people are learners, innovators, problem-solvers and environmental stewards poised to reshape the future. Across classrooms, community centers and global competitions, youth are learning how to identify challenges and
Invention Starts Here: From Classroom Curiosity to Education Breakthroughs
January 27, 2026
Walk into most classrooms in America, and you’ll still see a setup that would feel familiar to a student from 1925: rows of desks, a teacher at the front, a
How Families and Local Communities Can Grow Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation
December 17, 2025
Picture a student sketching product ideas on the back of a homework sheet or a family turning a dinner-table debate into a brainstorming session. These small, imaginative moments are where
Encouraging Creativity & Problem-Solving Skills in Young Inventors
November 11, 2025
One of the most valuable skills we can nurture in young learners is the confidence to approach problems with creativity and fresh ideas. Programs like Invention Convention Arizona (ICAZ) give
Gen Alpha and the Future of Entrepreneurship: Turning Tech Savvy into Innovation
October 1, 2025
If you’ve ever watched a 9-year-old navigate a new gaming system with ease, mastering shortcuts and settings in minutes, you already know something about Generation Alpha. Born in 2010 and
More Than Lemonade Stands: Guiding Growth and Encouraging Curiosity in Youth Entrepreneurship
August 27, 2025
When people think about young entrepreneurs, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a lemonade stand. Or maybe friendship bracelets or a bake sale. And while those are
New Edson E+I Youth Initiative Drives Innovation at Invention Convention U.S. Nationals
July 23, 2025
The future of innovation was on full display this year as Arizona launched its first-ever Invention Convention State Finals at ASU’s SkySong Innovation Center and then soared to national recognition