WHO WE ARE
About Us
Teen Enterprise is a 501c3 non-profit organization, created with the mission of empowering youth through providing experiential learning opportunities and resources for teens in the development of entrepreneurial skills. We are committed to bringing academic and business communities together in teaching entrepreneurship with application through project-based learning. We are committed to bringing academic and business communities together in teaching entrepreneurship with application through project-based learning.
OUR MISSION
We Want to Inspire Cleveland’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Our mission is to “Prepare Tomorrow’s Business Leaders Today” through experiential learning opportunities and resources for teens, to develop entrepreneurial skills needed to compete in the global economy and create pathways to a brighter future.
OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
Exploring Entrepreneurs
Teen Enterprise facilitates “Out of School Time” programming at Recreation and Youth Centers designed to enhance teen empowerment, build resiliency, positive identity, self-esteem as well as entrepreneurial life skills needed to compete in the global economy and create pathways to a brighter future.
QUARTERLY POP UP SHOPS
Dare 2 Believe
The pop-up shops are designed to serve as a platform for teen entrepreneurs to, “Learn Business by Doing Business." We are “Open for Business,” promoting the next generation of entrepreneurs and the future of Main Street America. Held each quarter at various locations throughout the City of Cleveland.
Get Involved with Teen Enterprise
Support the next generation of entrepreneurs! Whether you’re a mentor, volunteer, sponsor, or community partner, your involvement helps empower teens with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to succeed. Join us in shaping the future—one young entrepreneur at a time.