OUR PROGRAMS
| 2020/2021 Programs | Date and Time | Location | Learn More | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stock Market Challenge | December 3, 2020 | Virtual | Learn More | Register Now |
thinkBIG! Challenge | Challenge Competition Closing December 30, 2020 | Online | Register Now | |
thinkBIG! Summit | March 2, 2021 | Virtual | Register Now | |
| Postponed Programs | ||||
Educator Workshop Educator workshops are targeted to high school educators to network and collaborate on specific academic entrepreneur topics. | TBD | TBD | Learn More | |
Dare To Dream Retreat This Retreat will leverage entrepreneurship to instill confidence, empower vulnerability, and enable young women to take one step toward their dream. | TBD | TBD | Learn More | |
| Design Challenge Hackathon Students will work in teams to do user validation, develop a business model and create a prototype. On the second day of the session, teams will pitch what they built to the community and judges, with prizes awarded to winning teams. | TBD | Cleveland State University | Learn More | |
| Completed Programs | ||||
Upcycle Innovation Session The Veale Youth Entrepreneurship Forum is partnering with Upcycle Parts Shop, a leader in sustainable arts and crafts supplies, to present a unique, engaging hybrid mini-hackathon model. | Completed | Virtual | Learn More | |
Thinkfest Ideation Workshop Thinkfest is designed to drive high school students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset by developing and pitching business ideas. | Completed | Virtual | Learn More |
All VYEF programs are available free of charge. Educators may register for VYEF events electronically through the website with availability based on a first come first served basis. Certain programs are targeted to specific audiences and schools. Limited grants for transportation expenses are available to non-VYEF schools.