Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!)

EducationNew York, United States11-50 Employees

Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is an education organization based in Rochester, New York, that operates nationally to deliver youth entrepreneurship education. It guides middle and high school students through the full process of creating and running real businesses, covering idea generation, market research, business planning, investor pitching, and company launch, with support from local mentors and investors. The program is designed to build practical skills, confidence, and an entrepreneurial mindset that can prepare students for future leadership roles in business and beyond.
YEA! positions itself within the education sector by partnering with communities across the country to provide a hands-on curriculum. Its model engages students through collaboration with local business leaders and aligned activities, and it has formed partnerships and programmatic collaborations in various contexts, reflecting its role as a national leader in youth entrepreneurship education. The nonprofit is associated with a national network and maintains a presence in the United States through its website and regional activities, with recent leadership changes noted through executive appointments.

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