Young Entrepreneur Program (YEP)

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About the Program

The Young Entrepreneur Program (YEP) is a leadership and business development program design to help young people ages 13+ build confidence, develop practical business skills, and explore entrepreneurship in a supportive and creative space in Spruce Grove, Alberta.

You do not need experience. You do not need a business idea yet. You simply need the drive to build something that matters.

Over the course of the program, participants develop real entrepreneurship skills, including ideation, branding, financial literacy, pitching, and event production, while growing into confident, purpose driven leaders ready to make their mark in business, in their community, and in life.

The Young Entrepreneur Program (YEP) is delivered under the iLead Youth Leadership Program, a program dedicated to equipping young people with the skills, identity, and confidence to lead with purpose and build with power. The Program welcomes youth from all backgrounds and is grounded in a strong commitment to culturally diverse and Africentric leadership principles.

What to Expect

Months of hands-on learning focused on entrepreneurship skills, including ideation, branding, financial literacy, pitching, event production, digital skills, and leadership development.
A flexible learning experience that combines in person sessions with online engagement to support accessibility and consistency.
Learn directly from experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders while gaining valuable networking opportunities.
Registration is completely free, making the program accessible to all youth who are ready to learn and grow.

“Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business. It is about becoming the kind of leader who sees a problem and has the courage, the skills, and the confidence to solve it.”

— iLead Youth Leadership Program

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The Three Pillars

01
Know Who You Are as a Leader

Gain self-awareness and self-control to lead with purpose.

02
Build Entrepreneurship Skills

Gain business knowledge and hands-on experience to develop ideas, solve problems, and create value.

03
Create Impact in Your Community

Lead purposeful projects and initiatives that respond to real needs and bring positive change to the community

Who It Is For

Youth who are 13 years old or older
You live in or can regularly travel to Spruce Grove, Alberta
Are curious about business, leadership, or entrepreneurship
Are ready to show up consistently and take part in the work
Have a dream or idea, even if they are still figuring it out
Want to grow with other motivated young people

Designed to fit your life, whether you are in school, working, or managing other commitments. No experience required, just the desire to build something.