Celebrating and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset
The Veale Youth Entrepreneurship Forum (VYEF) strives to position Northeast Ohio as a leader in high school entrepreneurial development, thereby contributing to the entrepreneurial ecosystem by encouraging the retention of human capital and increasing economic development of the region.
What do we do?
We partner with colleges located in Northeast Ohio as well as entrepreneurs and businesses to create programs targeted toward high school students in grades 9-12. These programs ignite a passion for entrepreneurship and create opportunities for students and educators. Students attending VYEF programs will meet entrepreneurs and business leaders, learn from experts about creating a business, and have the opportunity to earn grant funding and win cash prizes!
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VYEF Upcoming Programs
Stock Market Challenge
Wednesday, April 24
This high energy event is designed to simulate the excitement of a real-life trading floor. Teams of 4 to 5 students learn to work together, leverage each other’s strengths, and use critical thinking skills while analyzing news articles and data during a fierce high-stakes competition.
LAB Week 2024
Sunday, June 16 – Friday, June 21
Students will earn three college credits during the week-long mini-MBA experience. They will learn about team building, leadership, business basics, marketing, international business, management, and entrepreneurship through hands-on curriculum and presentations from local business professionals. The camp is held on the Lake Erie College Campus in Painesville, OH.
VYEF Year Round Programs
How it works: Click on the program you are interested in attending and fill out the Registration Form. We’ll contact you to get you scheduled! All programs are free and offer a $250 transportation reimbursement grant to non-forum schools.
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