YEA! Vision

To be a leader in establishing innovative, experiential entrepreneurship programs for middle and high school students, delivering these programs through colleges and universities, and in high schools and middle schools throughout the country, in close cooperation with local community and business leaders and their organizations. To partner with like-minded organizations to effectively deliver entrepreneurship education to young people across our nation.

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy provides a focused introduction to the business world, combining a dynamic, proven curriculum with the experiences of local leaders of industry, community members, educators, and entrepreneurs. The goal of all YEA! classes is for each student to successfully launch their own business.

YEA! Mission

Develop and deliver experience-based entrepreneurship programs to young people to:

• Enable them to transition successfully to adulthood
• Help them to pursue their dreams by harnessing their creativity and energy
• Help them transform their ideas into tangible enterprises that create economic and social value for a better world
• Develop the character of tomorrow’s leaders based on personal principles and values
• Enable educational institutions and Chambers of Commerce to provide successful and effective entrepreneurship programs for middle and high school students;
• Create a culture of innovation in schools and communities across the nation
• Foster the entrepreneurial mindset in young people, educators, and community members.