We believe in the limitless potential of today’s youth.
Y.E.S.! (Youth Entrepreneurship Services) is a youth entrepreneurship accelerator and ecosystem dedicated to developing ownership-minded leaders through mentorship, execution, and real-world market exposure.
Over the past 1.5 years, Y.E.S.! has evolved beyond traditional youth programming. We are no longer a tutoring organization or a school-based service provider. We build environments where young people learn how to think critically, communicate value, take responsibility, and stand behind what they create.
Our work centers on:
Mentorship — not instruction.
Execution — not theory.
Ownership — not participation.
Through the Y.E.S. Founders Academy™, youth engage in guided mentorship, leadership development, and accountability while learning how real businesses are built. Through the Y.E.S. Youth Market™, participants gain hands-on experience selling to customers, handling money, and making real decisions in real environments.
We partner with schools, families, and community organizations to introduce entrepreneurship as a viable and empowering pathway, one that builds confidence, discipline, and long-term thinking.
At Y.E.S.!, we are not preparing youth to fit into the future workforce.
We are preparing them to shape it.
Y.E.S.! exists to place youth at the center of community advancement by equipping them with entrepreneurship, mentorship, and real-world tools that accelerate growth, build ownership, and unlock long-term potential.
We activate families, schools, businesses, and civic partners to create environments where young people are empowered to experiment, learn through experience, and develop resilience early, gaining the confidence, discipline, and skills required to build steady, sustainable success over time.
By removing barriers and expanding access to opportunity, Y.E.S.! enables youth to test ideas, navigate challenges, and grow responsibly before the pressures of adulthood demand perfection instead of progress.
Four-Month in Person Mentorship
Fast-track success for young entrepreneurs with elite mentorship and real-world strategies.
Every Saturday in Person Mentorship
Help a Student Succeed
Y.E.S.! partners with schools as
entrepreneurship exposure and inspiration partners.
We are invited into schools to:
We complement education, we don’t replace it.
At Y.E.S.! Youth Entrepreneurship Services, we believe that every young mind deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive, regardless of their circumstances. Many of our youth feel out of place, struggling to find support for their ideas and aspirations.
With your help, we can change that.
By sponsoring a program, you’re not just donating, you’re investing in a future leader, a changemaker, and a dreamer ready to break barriers. Your support fuels education, mentorship, and real-world opportunities that elevate underserved youth into successful entrepreneurs.
Create Future Leaders
$1,000 Helps Fund a Transformative Youth Conference
$10K
Empower transformation at the starting line
Your $10K contribution directly funds an entire cohort’s access to 5 months of mentorship, workshops,
and hands-on entrepreneurial training. You’re planting seeds in young minds ready to launch.
You’ll be known as the sponsor who lit the first spark and stood beside them when they had only vision and courage.
$25K
Fuel the journey from idea to launch
Your $25K support gives students the resources and expert guidance to develop their
business, test real ideas, and refine their pitch with confidence.
You’re not just funding, you’re showing up as a leader who believes in developing future leaders.
$50K
Build what lasts beyond the program
Your $50K investment creates a full ecosystem mentorship, startup funding, and community impact. You’ll directly underwrite a $1,000 seed fund awarded to our pitch winner, with a dedicated board member guiding their financial launch.
You’re building a legacy, not just in the youth you impact, but in how your company is seen by the community.
Your generosity will not only transform individual lives but also contribute to a brighter, more entrepreneurial future for all. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us inspire and equip young minds to pursue their passions and make a lasting impact on their communities.
Be part of the movement to cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. Donate to YES! today and help us empower dreams and inspire leaders. Together, we can create a world where every young person has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
Be part of the movement to cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. Donate to YES! today and help us empower dreams and inspire leaders. Together, we can create a world where every young person has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
Your support provides young entrepreneurs with the resources, education, and mentorship they need to pursue their passions and turn their innovative ideas into reality.
By contributing to our programs, you help young individuals build the confidence and resilience necessary to overcome challenges and succeed in their entrepreneurial endeavors.
Your involvement fosters a community of growth and innovation, creating opportunities for young people to learn, connect, and thrive, ultimately driving positive change in their communities.
Your support can transform the lives of young entrepreneurs. At Youth Entrepreneurship Services (Y.E.S.!), we believe that even a small contribution can lead to significant impact.
By donating, you provide essential resources, mentorship, and opportunities for youth to develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their entrepreneurial journeys.
