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Celebrating and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset

Through a collaborative network of educators, business leaders and collegiate-level resources, VYEF offers free programs and experiences that allow students to think creatively and analytically, recognize business opportunities, take initiative, solve problems, persist through failure, communicate persuasively, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

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Innovation

Elisabeth Flanagan, Eleeana Gates
& Samantha Hoffman

Camille Jackson, Serene Hameed,
Kayla Pierce & Amelia Glasier

William Asplin

Small Business

Katie Galvin, Braeden Keyes,
Morgan Stoker
& Becca Klotz

 Benjamin Meybaum, Abigail Hayes
& Carson Weaver

Evan Adler & William Webb

VYEF Upcoming Programs

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Stock Market Challenge

Wednesday, April 24

This high energy event is designed to simulate the excitement of a real-life trading floor. Teams of 4 to 5 students learn to work together, leverage each other’s strengths, and use critical thinking skills while analyzing news articles and data during a fierce high-stakes competition.

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LAB Week 2024

Sunday, June 16 – Friday, June 21

Students will earn three college credits during the week-long mini-MBA experience. They will learn about team building, leadership, business basics, marketing, international business, management, and entrepreneurship through hands-on curriculum and presentations from local business professionals. The camp is held on the Lake Erie College Campus in Painesville, OH.

VYEF Year Round Programs

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