2020 Youth Business Summit:
Reimagined

April 21 - 23, 2020 | Online | Sponsored by HSBC

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Due to school closings across the country and the impact of COVID-19, we have been working to “reimagine” the 2020 Youth Business Summit and convert it into a meaningful online experience for the VE community. From April 13 to May 15, students will have the opportunity to participate in Digital Meet & Greets with business partners, and the International Online Trade Show with domestic and international firms in VE.

Not a student? Make an impact on students across the country by becoming a virtual volunteer. Volunteer opportunities include “purchasing” products and services from VE firms and hosting brief mentoring sessions via video chat.

To participate as a school, fill out the form below:

Digital Meet & Greet Registration

To volunteer, fill out the form below:

Partner Volunteer Opportunities

Digital Meet & Greets

Using video conferencing tools, VE firms and online learning classes will have the opportunity to participate in online conversations with VE business partners and mentors. These Digital Meet & Greets will be scheduled based on your school and class meeting times online and will be scheduled as 30-minute meetings from April 13 to May 15 as needed and/or available.

To register as a school, please complete the Digital Meet & Greet Registration form using the link above.

To register as a volunteer, please complete the Partner Volunteer Opportunities form using the link above.

International Online Trade Show

Join us on Wednesday and Thursday, April 22 and 23, for two days of intensive online trading. Using video conferencing tools, firms will connect with other firms and industry professionals to buy and sell their products and services.

A huge thank you to all the students, teachers, administrators, parents, partners and volunteers for helping us reimagine the Youth Business Summit and creating an unforgettable International Online Trade Show these past two days. Take a look at the event recap!

Also, see what students did in the #YBSReimagined feed and access a full list of firms that participated here.

#YBSReimagined Social Media Competition

The winners have been announced!

Ten teams have been voted for by the VE community as the winners of Social Media Competition, and will be receiving $50,000 in VE money and special recognition for their efforts and ingenuity. These VE firms posted regularly, and were impressive in the quality and content of their posts. Congratulations to the winning teams!

See the list of winners here, and take a look at this recap for some examples of their great posts.

 

National Business Plan Finalists Celebration

The National Business Plan Competition will now be celebration-based and online only. Options for participation have been sent to impacted firms and include receiving feedback on written business plans as well as the opportunity for online Q&A sessions and discussions with business professionals.

Watch VE's Instagram Story Recognizing Finalists

See the complete list of finalists here.

 

 

 

Firms have been notified of changes for the YBS National Competitions. Students originally competing in the National Business Plan Competition will be honored in the National Business Plan Finalists Celebration. For further queries, please contact Gina Pol, Program Support Manager, at gpol@veinternational.org. 

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Future Ready

VE prepares students for the future of work.
The future of work is here.

The coronavirus outbreak is causing organizations around the world to shift operations to remote, virtual settings in an unprecedented way. Schools are closing, companies are restricting non-essential travel, and events are moving to online-only environments. We are witnessing a major test of the future of work play out in real time. Because VE’s mission is to prepare students for the future of work, we’re using this as an opportunity to transform our signature Youth Business Summit event into the Youth Business Summit: Reimagined.

  • Digital Meet & Greets
  • Two-Day International Online Trade Show
  • National Business Plan Finalists Celebration
  • Students & Teachers From Around the World
  • Connecting Education and Industry

Supporters

For questions about volunteering, please email Abril Peña, Engagement Coordinator, at apena@veinternational.org.

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Post-Secondary Institutions

Education-Related Organizations

#YBSReimagined

VE's Biggest Social Media Contest Yet

Winners have been announced!

Using #YBSReimagined, VE students have been posting on Instagram and Twitter with updates on their companies, showing how their teams are conducting business, offering special deals and promotions, and sharing their experiences as VE students. In total, #YBSReimagined was used in over 400 posts on social media!

Ten teams have been voted for by the VE community as the winners of this contest, and will be receiving $50,000 in VE money and special recognition for their efforts and ingenuity. These VE firms posted regularly, and were impressive in the quality and content of their posts. Congratulations to the winning teams!

Take a look at some of their great posts at Winners of the #YBSReimagined Social Media Competition.

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🏆 For the Youth Business Summit: Reimagined, VE ran our biggest social media competition yet. Using #YBSReimagined VE students have been posting on Instagram and Twitter with updates on their companies, showing how their teams are conducting business, offering special deals and promotions, and sharing their experiences as VE students. In total, #YBSReimagined was used in over 400 posts on social media! Ten teams have been voted for by the VE community as the winners of this contest, and will be receiving $50,000 in VE money and special recognition for their efforts and ingenuity. These VE firms posted regularly, and were impressive in the quality and content of their posts. Congrats to these teams!

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VE transforms students through authentic business experiences which prepare them for fulfilling, financially secure futures. Since its inception in 1996, VE has served over 156,000 students, including many from economically disadvantaged communities. We currently support 16,000+ students across the U.S. each year and are part of a global network spanning 40 countries and 7,500 student-run businesses.

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Youth Business Summit

Each year, the Youth Business Summit has brought together thousands of rising young professionals, budding entrepreneurs, educators, school/district administrators, business leaders and industry professionals from around the world for a one-of-a-kind global convention.

We are no strangers to connecting our community virtually; it’s the foundation of our organization. That’s why this year, we are continuing to showcase and highlight our students’ work – in a whole new way.

2019 YBS Recap