Overview

EYFO' YouthEntrepreneurs cultivate the entrepreneurial leadership skills of underserved middle & high school-aged youth by providing hands-on experience operating an art-based business. Through the Youth in Business (YIB) design collective, youth are taught how to run a successful business as a team, selling art products and clothing created by them.

Additional Information

Key Components

**** BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Students in ouR program

• Receive financial sustainability as business owners.
• Are engaged and taught leadership development.
• Are provided with career and higher education planning.
• Are given tools to promote economic independence.

REQUIREMENTS

EYFO YouthEntrepreneurs must live in King County and have an interest in art and running their own business including:

• Agree to manage their social media account.
• Agree to open up a bank account with Verity Credit Union.
• Agree to meet twice a week or more to create content and manage their store.
• Commit to taking financial literacy classes taught by our partner, Verity Credit Union.