Youth Entrepreneur Program
Inspiring the Next Generation
of Food Entrepreneurs
Spring 2026 marks an exciting new chapter for young innovators in our community. The Youth Entrepreneur Program is designed to spark creativity, build practical skills, and open doors to real-world opportunities in the food industry. By providing hands-on experiences, mentorship, and the resources they need to succeed, this program empowers the next generation to explore entrepreneurship with confidence, ambition, and a clear path toward turning their ideas into thriving businesses.
Youth Entrepreneur Program
Launching Spring 2026, our Youth Entrepreneur Program prepares young people for food business ownership by teaching:
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Recipe development
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Cost control and pricing
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Branding basics
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Business confidence
This program empowers youth to see entrepreneurship as a real, attainable future.
How your support helps:
Donations fund instructors, groceries for learning labs, kitchen space, transportation, curriculum development, and long-term impact evaluation.
Skills
Gain practical, hands-on experience in recipe development, cost control, branding, and business operations.
Opportunity
Open doors to entrepreneurship, mentorship, and real-world business experiences that set the foundation for future success.
Confidence
Build the self-assurance needed to launch and manage a food business successfully.