Experiential Entrepreneurship Education

Organizes the annual YES US Virgin Islands HBCU Basketball Classic featuring eight HBCU schools in NCAA Division 2 games, and hosted the first college football game in the Caribbean on St. Croix on November 15, 2025.

Organizes the YES National Business Plan Challenge and regional competitions, including events in Nassau, Bahamas, and Newark, New Jersey, engaging over 4,000 students. The program includes team presentations, judging, awards, and entrepreneurship training, with winners receiving a $1,000 grand prize per team member.

Collaborates with entities such as the Virgin Islands Lottery to implement community projects in the US Virgin Islands.

Runs the NY Business Plan Competition, which includes 10 regional events and a statewide final judged by local business leaders.

Manages Invest NY, a free data platform providing intelligence on startups and innovation across Upstate New York for investors, founders, and ecosystem builders.

Supports business growth and sustainability through the Executive Membership Program, which offers mentorship and professional development to entrepreneur CEOs.

Operates a program that supports students in grades 6 through 12 in starting and managing actual businesses over the course of an academic year, providing hands-on entrepreneurial experience.

Runs a network spanning 29 locations across the U.S., originally developed from a UC Berkeley undergraduate seminar, that mobilizes college students to support small businesses through education, digital skills, mentorship, and consumer insights.

Provides training for college-enrolled students to offer free technical assistance and support to small businesses, building student capacity while serving entrepreneurial needs.

Funds a local food pantry to provide meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting emergency food needs in the community.

Offers additional youth programs in app development, music production, web development, and personal development.

Runs a weeklong program focused on self-image, goal setting, career planning, financial literacy, and mother-daughter relationships for middle and high school girls.

Teaches business planning, Google Workspace, and public speaking to students through an ongoing entrepreneurship program.

Provides after-school services aimed at improving academic performance and graduation outcomes, incorporating mentorship and structured support. IRS-990 data indicates 20 to 25 such program sessions were delivered annually.

Hosts events, field trips, business tours, and guest speaker workshops to expose youth to careers, higher education, vocational training, and networking opportunities. IRS-990 reports 20 to 25 such events annually, while website content confirms ongoing business and career exposure activities.

Provides targeted training to prepare youth for college enrollment and career pathways, including vocational and higher education planning as part of its youth development services.

Delivers health and wellness programming, including individual and group behavioral health therapy using evidence-based techniques, grief and trauma counseling led by licensed counselors and pastors, and film-based discussions on mental health and identity.

Offers structured programming in leadership development, character education, life skills, and personal growth for boys and young men of color, delivered through workshops, group activities, and extracurricular clubs.