UpStarts
EMPOWER
YOUTH TO SOLVE REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES
Merging the entrepreneurial processes and technology to provide the best mind-transforming education for youth
UpStarts
EMPOWER
YOUTH TO SOLVE REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES
Merging the entrepreneurial processes and technology to provide the best mind-transforming education for youth
We have an upcoming in-person facilitator training on Dec 12-13, 2023 in Grands Island, NE
What we do
The UpStarts is designed to equip high school students with entrepreneurial mindsets and STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) skills by solving real-world challenges faced by local businesses in rural communities. Our place-based education is developed to increase social connections with local communities while building entrepreneurial capacity and other development skills among youth.
UpStarts Marketing
Youth Create Marketing Solutions for Business
Youth develop innovative solutions to advertise and engage customers.
UpStarts Tech
Youth Create Tech Solutions for Business
Utilizing technology youth create unique solutions to solve business problems.
Customized Clinics
Timeline and Format Customized
The program is flexible to fit your needs. It can be completed in anywhere from an 8-14 week period.
Why we do it
The purpose of this project is to address economic challenges and youth retention issues in non-urban communities through high tech entrepreneurship education in connection with the business community, which we believe is critical mission for the future of the nation.
Our Latest Work
Read the stories about how youth helped local business owners expand their businesses offerings through UpStarts
Offering Electric Scooters For Entertainment
A group of high school students in Holdrege, Nebraska ideated an electronic scooter rental service for entertainment and to generate traffic towards local businesses downtown.
Hosting Competitive Sports Tournaments For Young Adults
A group of high school students in Holdrege, Nebraska came up with the idea of hosting competitive sports events for young adults to foster a sense of community with and among young people in their town.
Reaching A New Demographic Through Advertising
Youth in Torrington, Wyoming work with a car dealership to bring in a new demographic of customers.
Promoting A Bed & Breakfast
A group of youth in Guernsey, Wyoming create unique methods of advertising to increase awareness of a local bed & breakfast in their community.
Our Process
Our process is built for flawless collaboration and sustainable operation of the programming in local communities.
1
Launch
Contact the UpStarts project team and participate training & consulting
4
Implement
Implement the program with UpStarts team support
2
Determine
Determine local project owners, teachers, timelines, and logistics
5
Invite
Invite the business owners, community leaders, and parents for the final pitch day
3
Recruit
Recruit business owners and youth participants
6
Repeat
Repeat the program with local support and wider educator network
Our Process
Our process is built for flawless collaboration and sustainable operation of the programming in local communities.
1
Launch
Contact the UpStarts project team and participate training & consulting
2
Determine
Determine local project owners, teachers, timelines, and logistics
3
Recruit
Recruit business owners and youth participants
4
Implement
Implement the program with UpStarts team support
5
Invite
Invite the business owners, community leaders, and parents for the final pitch day
6
Repeat
Repeat the program with local support and wider educator network
Together is always better
Say Hello!
Please share your thoughts with us about where to deploy the next workshop and pain points you face around the STEAM entrepreneurship topic.