VentureLab

15/07/2024

Dear VentureLab Community,
We have exciting news! To better serve you and enhance our outreach, we are moving to a new page, VentureLab - https://facebook.com/theVentureLab .

This one will be monitored but no longer updated.
Please follow us at our NEW page for our latest updates, resources, and stories.
As always, feel free to reach out personally to our staff or to [email protected]
See you over at our new page!

11/07/2024

Submit your MOSAC request for proposal by July 15!

Submit your MOSAC request for proposal by July 15!

07/06/2024

🌟 Karina, a VentureLab Spark program graduate, showcased her entrepreneurial skills at the MAC Pet Supplies Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event in San Antonio over Memorial Day weekend. As the founder of Creative Paws, she offers a variety of products including bookmarks, catnip kick sticks, jewelry, pens, slime, pet bandanas, and more. Karina donates a portion of each sale to local animal shelters, ensuring animals can enjoy good lives, just like her pets. 🐾

Karina says, “I practiced empathy by thinking about what was best for my customers and improved it by watching their behavior and seeing what they did. I also empathized with the animals I was trying to help with my business donations.”

Learn more about her impactful work here: https://www.rfr.bz/flk3w59

29/05/2024

Our Director of Education and Training, Scott Mann, recently led a workshop with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Austin site directors and Youth Development Professionals for their summer 2024 Elementary School Career Week, powered by VentureLab. Students (and staff) will be practicing and growing their courage, creativity, and confidence—all of which are key employability skills! 🌟

24/05/2024

Calling all Out-of-School Time and Summer programs! Are you looking for a FUN set of activities that will teach your students lifelong skills?

Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge helps kids learn creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills. This summer, Young Entrepreneur Institute is hosting a contest for students in out-of-school time and summer programs to compete for a chance to win prizes and be featured in the winners showcase.

Learn more and register your program at https://www.rfr.bz/flggzrr.

14/05/2024

"At VentureLab, the focus isn't just on commercial success; it's on cultivating essential mindsets. This aligns perfectly with our vision at Thrive where we prioritize these entrepreneurial mindsets over mere business outcomes," says Kara Siebe of Webster Groves Thrive Incubator. 🌟 Our approach perfectly complements their vision, focusing on what truly matters for future leaders. Discover how we're empowering students across all educational levels to build the skills they need for tomorrow. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dG67DS

29/04/2024

We're celebrating a fantastic wrap-up of our "Idea to Pitch" program at the Garcia Arts & Education Center in Corpus Christi! 🌟 A student shared, "It made me believe that I'm capable of creating and managing my own business." And facilitator Gina Gomez added a touching insight into the program's impact. Thank you to everyone who made this program a success. Together, we're building a future of innovative and socially responsible entrepreneurs!

23/04/2024

🎉 It's Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! 🌟 This week is all about celebrating the dedication and impact of our afterschool professionals. You are the , enriching the lives of our youth with every program you run. Thank you for your commitment and for making a real difference! Let’s continue supporting these incredible educators who shape our future leaders. 💪❤️