Student Opportunities There’s Still Time to Get Started Educators, it’s time to step up to the plate! Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge helps kids learn creativity, problem solving, critical thinking and presentation skills. Students compete individually or in teams of up to 4 to earn their place in our online showcase. This year’s contest […]

One of my favorite mom friends asks her young school-aged kids every day, “What did you make today?” I love how subtly subversive this question is. Not, “How was school today?” “Were you good today?” or, “How’s [insert school subject] going?” But, “How did you put your ideas out into the […]

Enspire Founders and Samuel H. Elliott Educator Awards Now through Monday, October 2nd, we are accepting applications and nominations for two awards honoring Northeast Ohio educators. If you or someone you know has demonstrated commitment to entrepreneurship education, they could be a great fit for one of the two educator awards. These […]

Giving kids a start-up opportunity A Young Entrepreneur Pop-up Market at Northside Marketplace Nearly a dozen students from middle and high schools in Summit and Stark Counties participated in the first Young Entrepreneur Market (YEM) Pop-up at the Northside Marketplace on Sunday, February 26. When asked about the best part […]

People are often quick to pass judgement on children who don’t conform to the status quo, or who may be labeled as “misbehavers”. In reality, some of these traits may be indicative of a future entrepreneur! Check out the full article from Observer here.[…]

Taking risks is inherently scary, especially as a young learner. Learning how to approach adversity with an open mind can be a trying process, but it is one that will benefit students of all ages greatly in the long run. In a recent blog post, YEI’s own Jessica Dragar explained […]

Are you a high school student driven to make a difference in your community? Have you been looking for an opportunity to channel your social entrepreneurial spirit? If the answer to these two questions is yes, you are invited to apply to this year’s Teen Accelerate: Student Citizens Make Change […]

Thursday, November 17th: Who: Dr. Sonia Toledo, founder of Dignity of Children Theme: Revolutionizing Education through teaching Youth the Entrepreneurial Mindset (a continuation from the Enspire Conference) Who: K-12 Educators Where: Via Zoom (you will receive a link after signing up) When: Thursday, 11/17/22, 4:00 – 5:30 PM EST. Bonus: YIPPEE points and overview of […]

Program Manager – Northeast Ohio This position is responsible for the implementation of YEI’s entrepreneurial education programs in Northeast Ohio and is responsible for providing overall leadership and vision for YEI’s Northeast Ohio programming.   Within Northeast Ohio, the Program Manager oversees the implementation of Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge, Lemonade Day […]

YEI Educator Power Hour on Elevator Pitching! Who: Any educator interested in developing problem solving and presentation skills in their students. What: Pitching – Problem Solving to Presentation Where: Via Zoom (you will receive a link after signing up) When: Thursday, September 29th, 4:00 PM EST. Why: Match state K-12 educational standards to […]

Register now for Enspire Conference 2022! What: A two-day professional development experience dedicated to empowering K-12 educators. Learn more about the event here. When: Fri. & Sat., Nov. 4-5 Schedule: Click here to view the details Cost: $20 . Top reasons why YOU should attend Enspire 2022 Take-home tools for your classroom Networking […]

  University School is seeking a part-time high school business teacher for the upcoming academic year (August, 2022 – May, 2023). The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate or graduate degree in business and have experience starting or managing a business. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching business at the […]

Join us on Wednesday, June 15th for Enspire Summer 2022: Celebrating and Supporting Black Entrepreneurship. We will be touring some Cleveland venues that highlight entrepreneurship and promote black businesses. Register here!   What: Keynote from LaRese Purnell, founder of The Real Black Friday, panel discussion, tour and more! Who: Any […]

Join us for a Power Hour Workshop on BizInnovator Startup’s curriculum When: Thursday, May 19, 2022 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST Where: Via Zoom (Link will be provided the day before the event, after you sign up) Who: All educators who are interested in infusing entrepreneurship into their classroom. Why: Go step-by-step […]

When: Thursday, April 21st Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST Where: Via Zoom (you will receive a link after you sign up) Who: K-12 Educators interested in learning more about teaching financial concepts to students and offering them unique entrepreneurial opportunities. Why: Dig a little deeper into the financial aspects […]

Honoring Greg Malkin – April 13, 2022 7:00-8:30pm It is our pleasure to cordially invite you to our 13th annual Celebrate Youth Entrepreneurship event. This year is especially significant as we will gather to celebrate Greg Malkin’s retirement from University School and Young Entrepreneur Institute (YEI). Please join us on […]

Each spring University School hosts a free day-long event that brings together nearly 1,000 middle school and high school students. A nationally recognized young entrepreneur will present to students and ignite their inner entrepreneurial spirit. This year’s celebration will be a hybrid event. In person seating is limited, so make […]

Join us for a YEI Educator Power Hour focused on Real World Projects! When: Wednesday, February 16th Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST Where: Via Zoom (you will receive a link after you sign up) Who: All educators and program managers interested in furthering the entrepreneurial mindset through real world examples […]

Sharrae Henderson is a young entrepreneur who is driven by making people happy. She will be selling her Sweet Treats at Eton Chagrin Boulevard from February 12-14th. Learn more about her story and how you can support her pop-up here! — A pdf version of the article can be accessed […]

Join us for a YEI Educator Power Hour focused on Finding Resources for Entrepreneurial Learning! When: Thursday, January 20th Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST Where: Via Zoom (you will receive a link after you sign up) Who: All K-12 educators who are interested in learning about where to find all types […]