VentureLab

Financial literacy is about helping young people understand how value is created and how ideas turn into opportunity💡 At VentureLab, we approach this through hands-on, creative activities that connect financial thinking to real-world entrepreneurship. bit.ly/4wgBVbG

During a camp in Texas, middle schoolers explored entrepreneurship and discovered confidence. ✨ Every student reported increased self-confidence ✨ 81% were more interested in owning a business Your support brings these programs to more communities💙 hubs.ly/Q043H2lT0

This is what people are saying after VentureLab: more creativity, more confidence, and a new way of thinking. 👉 See more on our impact page: hubs.ly/Q04ctjPJ0

Skip the extra prep—try a hands-on activity instead. 👉 Explore our 12 free creativity resources: hubs.ly/Q04ctsgQ0

Through VentureLab’s programs, educators gain tools to make learning hands-on, creative, and confidence-building. When teachers are empowered, students feel it! Your support helps us reach more educators and, through them, more young innovators✨ hubs.ly/Q043HsQs0

The Best Prototyping Tools are Free ♻️ Before you buy craft supplies, head to the recycling bin. 🌱 Create a designated "Maker Station" for clean cardboard, plastics, and lids. It’s an easy, low-cost way to keep your STEM projects running all year long. Follow for more tips!

A space where… 🛠️ Students’ ideas build on each other instead of competing. 🚀 Quieter voices contribute. 🦄 And unexpected ideas, the kind that lead to real innovation, have room to surface. 🔗 Read all our tips: hubs.ly/Q04crT7B0

When students are given the space to explore, build, and share their ideas, they begin to see themselves in a whole new light. At VentureLab, we create programs that help young people grow into leaders. And it’s all possible because our community believes in their potential💙

The best student ideas rarely appear first. They appear after the obvious ones run out. That's divergent thinking. And it's a skill we can teach. 💡 New blog: practical strategies to help students go beyond the "safe" answer: 🔗 bit.ly/4t2hr4u

Educators prototyped. They pitched. One participant left and submitted 21 videos to the Mott Million Dollar Challenge. 🚀 That's what happens when you equip leaders with the right tools. 🔗 bit.ly/41Q5CCh #VentureLab #ESTEAM #YouthEntrepreneurship #MASN

🐝Meet the Air Bee & Bee Challenge—an ESTEAM® activity where students use creativity to solve the habitat crisis for solitary bees. A huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors! 🧡 Your generosity helps teachers inspire the next generation of change-makers. hubs.ly/Q04b4nbt0

Impact doesn’t stop with one classroom. More confident and creative educators create stronger student outcomes. That’s the multiplier effect🚀 Explore more in our 2025 Impact Report: hubs.ly/Q048ppwB0

Entrepreneurship in out-of-school time isn't about building businesses. It's about building mindset. 💡 VentureLab brought ESTEAM® to the @NMOSTNetwork's Spring into Summer Conference, and the educators in that room? They're changing everything. 🔗 bit.ly/4crTEVr

🚀Calling Salt Lake City Youth Artisans! Turn Creativity into Business! Help your child or student transition from "hobbyist" to "entrepreneur" this year. Spaces are limited, so grab your spot before the new deadline! bit.ly/4t0ftBB

Behind the scenes, volunteers helped make it all happen. If you’re curious how this work comes together, read more here: hubs.ly/Q048z9YV0

We loved connecting with the Utah Afterschool Network community this year at Northern Recharge. We led two interactive sessions focused on cultivating entrepreneurial mindsets in youth and the educators who serve them.🚀 hubs.ly/Q048y4Tj0

VentureLab programs are happening across communities where students are building ideas, testing solutions, and gaining confidence. More in our 2025 Impact Report: hubs.ly/Q048p3sN0

At VentureLab, students don’t stop when something doesn’t work. They test, adjust, and try again🚀

Victoria noticed her classmates didn’t feel confident in their glasses. So she made custom charm glasses for them. That small decision turned into the start of her entrepreneurial journey. Stories like this show why we at VentureLab do this work💙 hubs.ly/Q048pQmP0

For over 10 years, VentureLab has helped kids turn ideas into action, building confidence, creativity, and leadership along the way🚀 Thousands of students. Countless ideas. Lifelong skills. This impact is powered by a community that believes in young innovators!💡