ARK Entrepreneurial Center

The ARK Entrepreneurial Center is a transformative space for youth ages 6-24 in underserved communities, offering programs that foster creativity, skill-building, and entrepreneurial thinking.

The ARK Entrepreneurial Center is looking for teachers who truly love what they do!If you are passionate about teaching ...
05/26/2026

The ARK Entrepreneurial Center is looking for teachers who truly love what they do!

If you are passionate about teaching young minds about AI, ethical technology use, and how AI can be used for good, we would love to hear from you.

Help inspire the next generation of innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs by empowering students to use AI responsibly and creatively.

Apply directly to our CEO, Sunny Davis, using the email below:

📧 [email protected]

Email us at INFO@ARKEC.ORG to apply! Spots are filling up FAST. Must live in Chicago to qualify.
05/24/2026

Email us at [email protected] to apply! Spots are filling up FAST. Must live in Chicago to qualify.

Our Youth Bosses ARE the birthday!!! 🎉🔥 Want to join the party?Get paid to learn entrepreneurship while building your ow...
05/14/2026

Our Youth Bosses ARE the birthday!!! 🎉🔥 Want to join the party?

Get paid to learn entrepreneurship while building your own business, creating real products, growing your ideas, and turning your vision into reality this summer! From concept to creation, our Baby Boss, Mini Boss, and Big Boss entrepreneurs are learning how to lead, launch, and level up! 💼💡💰

Enroll now: arkec.org/register

Repetition is how we retain what we learn! 💡 Our Mini Bosses and a few Baby Bosses are getting a refresher course with D...
05/13/2026

Repetition is how we retain what we learn! 💡 Our Mini Bosses and a few Baby Bosses are getting a refresher course with Dr. Nicholson — building confidence, sharpening skills, and learning that consistency creates success! 💪📚

Yeah We Crafty ! 😎
05/12/2026

Yeah We Crafty ! 😎

05/09/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week looked a little different this year 🌴✈️

Thank you to our amazing partners for making it possible to send two of our incredible tutor teachers to Puerto Rico! Your support means the world to us. 💛

And a special THANK YOU to Ms. Leslie & Ms. Kiki for your dedication, patience, and love for our youth every single day. We appreciate all that you do for ARK! 🙌🏽📚

Congratulations to Darineice Davis, daughter of our CEO, Sunny Davis-Nicholson, and Board Chairman, Dr. Noah Nicholson, ...
05/06/2026

Congratulations to Darineice Davis, daughter of our CEO, Sunny Davis-Nicholson, and Board Chairman, Dr. Noah Nicholson, on becoming dual-bar licensed in Illinois & Indiana! 🎉⚖️ Currently a practicing attorney, Darineice is already making an impact in the legal field.

This summer, she joins The ARK Entrepreneurial Center as a Pathways to Careers Mentor, helping youth navigate high school, college, scholarships, and career success. A proud example of what’s possible, Darineice completed both her undergraduate and graduate education without student loan debt by utilizing City of Chicago programs.

We are ARK proud of you, Darineice! 💙🚀

03/27/2026

At The ARK, our Boss Babies learn entrepreneurship through play. That’s why when you see them at our annual Youth Boss Expo, they interact with customers, handle transactions, and carry conversations so naturally—because they’ve been learning these skills in a fun, repeated, hands-on way.

Our Mini Bosses and Big Bosses go through more intensive training, but for our youngest entrepreneurs, this playful approach makes learning how to lead a company exciting, enjoyable, and age-appropriate. ❤️

On Friday, The ARK Entrepreneurial Center received a letter of tentative approval for funding through the Illinois State...
03/02/2026

On Friday, The ARK Entrepreneurial Center received a letter of tentative approval for funding through the Illinois State Board of Education!

This is more than funding — it’s expanded opportunity.

It means we can grow our programs, reach more youth, and create new pathways for impact in our community. We remain committed to developing tomorrow’s leaders through entrepreneurial education and mentorship.

We’re just getting started. 🚀

02/11/2026

They say kids hate school lunch…

At The ARK, we see something different.

When food is prepared with love, served with care, and given by people who truly care about them, it’s not “just lunch.” It’s nourishment. It’s dignity. It’s community. It’s honor.

Our youth don’t just eat here.
They feel seen.
They feel valued.
They feel at home.

Love changes everything…even lunch. 💛

Thank you to our partners Greater Chicago Food Depository for helping us feed the future something nutritious each day!

Address

2458 S. Millard Avenue
Chicago, IL
60612

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 7pm
Tuesday 3pm - 7pm
Wednesday 3pm - 7pm
Thursday 3pm - 7pm
Friday 3pm - 7pm

Telephone

+17734757790

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