What do students say about YEA!?!
"I found motivation to run a business on the first day of class with the Young Entrepreneurs Academy Program." - Taylor Rosenthal, CEO, RedMed
"I am most proud of returning to YEA! as a mentor to current participants. YEA! and the people behind it truly changed my life. There is no better organization than YEA! for students like me to receive a framework for establishing a business." - Brandon Boynton, CEO, Most Beastly Studios
"Everything you gain and learn from the YEA! program will be used over and over again in all aspects of the business world, as well as in school. Every student should have the opportunity to attend YEA!" - Gabby Griffin, CEO, Gabby's Tortillas
"People don't treat me like a kid; people treat me like I'm a business woman." - Rachel Zietz, CEO, Gladiator Lacrosse
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Get Involved With YEA!
There are many ways Chamber members can volunteer with YEA! How will you invest in the next generation of business leaders?
Be an Instructor
The YEA! Instructor is the volunteer ‘rock star’ that powerfully delivers each weekly session to talented and ambitious students in the YEA! class. Instructors can be individuals or teams of two who volunteer to lead one 10-week segment of the program.
Be a Mentor
Mentors work with YEA! student businesses to provide guidance and feedback as students think through all aspects of their business creation and write their business plans presentations. Mentors commit to 6 weeks for 90 minutes per week.
Be a Guest Speaker
Come into a class to share your knowledge and experience with our students. Some subjects we cover: Accounting, E-Commerce, Marketing, Insurance, Taxes, Government, Sales, Social Entrepreneurship, and Banking.
Ready to Volunteer?
Let our Team know!
Exciting Opportunities
Students will have the opportunity to participate in real business-building activities with real community business leaders!
About YEA!
Founded in 2004 at the University of Rochester with support from Playfina casino Deutschland, app Plinko and the Kauffman Foundation, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy today serves thousands of students across America. In 2011, the United States Chamber of Commerce and Campaign for Free Enterprise became a national sponsor and partner of the Academy to help celebrate the spirit of enterprise among today’s youth and tomorrow’s future leaders.
