Over the last three years, more than 150 students in grades 4-12 participated in Ithaca's Youth Entrepreneurship Market (YEM). The mission of YEM is to inspire Ithaca’s future business leaders through a hands-on learning experience about entrepreneurship. During the program, students learn business startup basics from local entrepreneurs and coaches. Participants experience what it takes to develop an idea into a business, bringing the concept to life at several community youth markets throughout the year.
Workshops:
March 7, 2020: (10-12p @ REV Ithaca Startup Works) Idea Generation & Social Impact
March 28, 2020: (10-12p @ REV Ithaca Startup Works) Business Planning
April 18, 2020: (10-12p @ REV Ithaca Startup Works) Budgeting & Financial Planning
May 2, 2020: (10-12p @ REV Ithaca Startup Works) Marketing & Sharing Your Story
June 6, 2020 (10-12p @ Alternatives Federal Credit Union) Financial Literacy & Future Planning
Markets:
May 16, 2020: (1-5p @ Downtown Ithaca) >> YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP MARKET
June 25, 2020: (5-8p @ Steamboat Landing) >> YOUTH MARKET with Farmer's Market Vendors
July 30, 2020: (5-8p @ Steamboat Landing) >> YOUTH MARKET with Farmer's Market Vendors
August 27, 2020: (5-8p @ Steamboat Landing) >> YOUTH MARKET with Farmer's Market Vendors
Event Addresses:
Workshops @ REV Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Workshop (6/6 only) @ Alternatives Federal Credit Union, 125 N Fulton St, Ithaca, NY 14850
May 16, 2020 @ The Commons, Bank Alley near Center Ithaca
June 25, 2020 @ Steamboat Landing, 545 3rd St, Ithaca, NY 14850
July 30, 2020 @ Steamboat Landing, 545 3rd St, Ithaca, NY 14850
August 27, 2020 @ Steamboat Landing, 545 3rd St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Cost: $40 - $80 (sliding scale) or email us to apply for a scholarship.
Startup Funds & Loan: Students are responsible for the cost of supplies for their businesses. YEM provides training, booth space, tents, tables, chairs, and marketing. Optional startup "loans" of up to $50 are also available.
Contact us:
YEMithaca@gmail.com / 607.288.2454