Black Business Association of BC

Turning Ideas into Real-World Businesses

Our Youth Entrepreneurship Program is an exciting 8-week journey designed to empower young innovators to transform their ideas into real products and sell them in real markets. This hands-on program introduces students to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and product development—all while building confidence and creativity.

Program Highlights

  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Session Length: 3 hours per week
  • Streams:
    • Entrepreneurship: Up to 20 students (ages 10–16)
  • DATES: Mar 7 – May 9, 2026

What Students Will Learn

  • Ideation & Business Basics: How to brainstorm ideas and identify customer needs
  • Financial Literacy: Budgeting, pricing, and managing costs
  • Product Development: Hands-on creation and STEM learning at Ethos Lab
  • Marketing & Branding: Social media strategies and packaging design
  • Sales & Pitching: How to sell confidently and present ideas effectively

Real-World Experience

Students will showcase and sell their products at Afro World Expo and Caribbean Days Festival in their own Youthpreneur Booth, gaining real-world experience in networking and entrepreneurship.

Why Join?

  • Build entrepreneurial and leadership skills
  • Gain exposure to STEM and innovation
  • Learn financial literacy in a fun, practical way
  • Experience the excitement of selling at major cultural events