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

2024-25:​​​

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• Ivory Designs, Bracelinn Garza, Sherman Co.

• Paisley's Designz, Paisley Greeson, Norton Co.

• Mow Town, Kike Yanez, Cheyenne Co.

• Meili's Knitted Goods, Meili Ost, Jewell Co.

• Hometown Help, Sadie Henke-Cheney, Osborne Co.

• Golden Scents, Teyah Jacobs & Delila Hogan, Norton Co.

• Pawsome Pups, Tinsley Wolf & Annica Prochazka, Thomas Co.

• J & L Mowing, Luc Schroer & Traeten Janousek, Thomas Co.​

• Sno Zone, Remy Muir & Harper Lowry, Rooks Co.

• Tri-County Lawn Care NWKS, Quinn Ketterl, Decatur Co.

• A1 Extreme Services, Alexander Hamel & Cameron Atkins, Graham Co.

• L & A Custom Vinyl, Lynelle Gengler & Ava Wiles, Mitchell Co.​

• The Dog Walkers, Lydia & Julia Walker, Phillips Co.

• Raising Regenerative, Ruby Gomel-Osthoff, Smith Co.