YEM — Ithaca's Youth Entrepreneurship: Mindset, Markets, Mentors

Inspiring young entrepreneurs since 2017

Discover what you're capable of.

We empower young people with the mentorship, mindset and markets to turn their ideas into reality.

Register for Season 10

Starts January 9, 2027

Students at a YEM workshop
Get messy.
Learn.
Grow.
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Experiential learning, real customers.

Through hands-on workshops and markets, students learn business skills, get feedback from real customers, and grow with the support of mentors and a community that believes in them.

Mindset

Build confidence, embrace challenges, and see problems as opportunities.

Markets

Turn ideas into real products, test them with real customers, and learn what works.

Mentors

Get guidance from local entrepreneurs and a community that supports your growth.

Our mission:

Inspiring entrepreneurial thinking through hands-on learning and connections to community, helping students realize the power of their ideas and their voices.

See the workshopsUpcoming markets
YEM students selling handmade goods at a market

YEM Season 10 Registration

Register for the 10th season of YEM starting January 9, 2027 at REV: Ithaca Startup Works.

Register for Season 10
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