Youth Entrepreneurship

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

How Financial Literacy Shapes Youth and Strengthens Communities

May 1, 2025

Helping young people develop smart money habits sets them up for success in school, at home and beyond. For young innovators with aspirations in the business world, starting early provides

How the Youth Entrepreneurship Movement Inspires Arizona Students

January 22, 2025

Before having my three sons, I spent my days as an elementary public school teacher fostering curiosity in my students, and championing the power of project-based learning and individualized education.

15 Holiday Gifts for the Budding Entrepreneur

December 2, 2024

As the world evolves and new industries emerge, fostering entrepreneurial skills among youth has become more important than ever. Today’s young minds have the potential to become tomorrow’s innovators, creators,

Giving Thanks by Empowering Arizona’s Future Innovators

November 26, 2024

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect on gratitude and the spirit of giving, especially within our school communities across Arizona. This Thanksgiving, let’s celebrate the power of giving back

The Power of Youth Entrepreneurship: Building Confidence and Shaping Futures

September 19, 2024

Imagine a group of teenagers huddled together in a coffee shop, brainstorming the next big idea. The room buzzes with excitement as they sketch out their plans, make lists of

How the Invention Convention Worldwide is Nurturing Tomorrow’s Inventors

August 22, 2024

Have you ever had an idea and thought to yourself, “I should patent this”? Then a few years later, you saw your idea on a late-night infomercial? Humans, by nature,

Sparking Synergy Event: Connecting the K-12 Community Through Innovation

July 11, 2024

The sun hangs high in the desert sky on a hazy Thursday morning. Inside SkySong 1951, a group of education changemakers gather to create a storm of new ideas to

Cultivating Entrepreneurial Skills Through Music in K-12 Classrooms

May 29, 2024

When students collaborate to create a piece of music and perform it for an audience, they are practicing the exact skills of innovation and creativity that we value in entrepreneurship.