Youth Entrepreneurship

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The Eco-Warrior Generation: Empowering Youth to Confront Eco-Anxiety with Purpose

August 11, 2023

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, youth are facing increasing levels of stress and anxiety, more than previous generations. The modern digital age has exposed kids to many concerns beyond their

Middle school students find inspiration in sports, entrepreneurship at ASU California Center

July 22, 2022

Making a career in sports isn’t always reliant on one’s ability to sink a three-pointer or sprint 100 yards in 10 seconds. This summer, a group of middle school students

Phoenix West Valley Startups: Frequently Asked Questions

March 21, 2022

West Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem resource partners came together to provide answers to the top questions they get from entrepreneurs. We break their answers into action steps every entrepreneur can take

Young entrepreneurs: how to foster a child’s entrepreneurial spirit

March 17, 2022

“Kidpreneur” Moziah Bridges’ bow tie business is the stuff of legend. He started by trading his homemade bowties for rocks on the playground, and by nine years old (and with

5 Action Steps to Build A Business Right in the Phoenix West Valley

February 14, 2022

When launching a new idea, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Our Peoria Forward team has worked with local ecosystem resource providers in the West Valley to create a

Work with us: Now hiring for our Youth Entrepreneurship team

January 12, 2022

Educators are a special group of people. They come from many different backgrounds and experiences. Their methods of reaching students are as varied as their personalities. The day-to-day challenges and

Benefits of Using the Just Start Guidebook

December 22, 2021

Have you ever been intrigued by the thought of “being your own boss”? Do you aspire to make a difference in the world? Are you the type of person who

Engaging Students in STEM through technology: Verizon Innovative Learning HQ Digital Resource for Educators

November 2, 2021

A Discouraging Reality Earlier this year, Google, in partnership with Gallup, released a report about the gender gap in computer science. According to their findings, 88% of girls are not

Davis Middle School teacher engages parents via online cooking show

Teaching in a Hybrid World

October 4, 2021

 It’s October. The pace of funneling students into school rooms and Zoom rooms is running full speed, and the holidays are already peeking over the horizon. And the teacher’s job