What is the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge?

 

"This competition gives Kansas students experience in the process of making a business proposal. Exposing young people to entrepreneurship helps them develop an entrepreneurship mindset and allows them to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career option. Students must research, write, and submit an executive summary. They may also gain experience pitching their idea and answering questions in front of a panel of judges that consists of entrepreneurs, bankers, and investment experts. Participating in this event provides students with experience in business planning and public speaking, developing confidence, poise, organizational skills, and valuable knowledge for their future."

 

– NetWork Kansas

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We collaborate with NetWork Kansas to support schools in preparing for these events, offering assistance through judging, sharing the YEC Curriculum, and connecting first time instructors to a network of experienced teachers.

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Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

 (YEC) Best Marketing Award Recipients:​

• Caroline's Creations, Caroline Fahrenbruch, Norton Jr. High School

• Joel's Jam N Jelly, Joel Zillinger, Norton Community High School

• E's Clothing, Evanie Conde, Goodland High School

• Small Town Scents, Natalyn Bursch, Cheylin High School

• Hot Minute Donuts, Nicholas Niewald, St. John's Catholic High School

• S/B Bakery, Adee Arnold, Plainville Jr./Sr. High School

• S/B Bakery, Alayah Lair, Plainville Jr./Sr. High School

• S/B Bakery, Trinity Wise, Plainville Jr./Sr. High School

• Whiskey Sour Jewelry, Jenna Berland, Hill City Jr./Sr. High School

• Whiskey Sour Jewelry, Breckyn Minium, Hill City Jr./Sr. High School

• LV Auto Detailing, Lewis Vanmeter, Concordia Jr./Sr. High School

• Faith's Flock of Fortune, Faith Reinert, Rock Hills Jr./Sr. High School

• B&M Candle, Myka Nolan, Colby Middle School

• B&M Candle, Bailey McCorkle, Colby Middle School

• Motif Aroma, Bailey Honeyman, Colby Middle School

• Motif Aroma, Josalyn Boyson, Colby Middle School

• Animal Watchers, Blake Rothe, Phillipsburg Middle School

• Animal Watchers, Reid Pfortmiller, Phillipsburg Middle School

• Animal Watchers, Cordell Dusin, Phillipsburg Middle School