Youngpreneur Academy

Youngpreneur Academy empowers kids and teens to think creatively, solve problems, and build businesses that make a positive impact on the world.

Founded in 2023, Youngpreneur Academy is a place where young minds are nurtured, ideas are cultivated, and dreams are realized. At Youngpreneur, "young" isn't an age — it's a mindset. Anyone bold enough to start is a Youngpreneur.

What you'll find in the app:

• Our Initiatives — Explore hands-on programs, free Empowerment Kits, the Million Dollar Mission, and the SGHS Basketball Archive heritage project.

• Free Empowerment Kits — Apply for free kits that give kids and teens real experience in trades and professions.

• The Money Academy — A free four-week financial literacy series for students ages 8–18, covering budgeting, credit, saving, investing, and the mindset behind every successful business.

• The Million Dollar Mission — Help us build a hub for youngpreneurs in Dorchester County, SC. One million people, one dollar each.

• Give Back — Make a secure, tax-deductible donation and support free programs for youth.

Youngpreneur Academy was founded in loving memory of Gwendolyn Leona Stewart Edwards, a devoted educator whose belief in the potential of every child lives on through this work.

Together, let's shape a world where young minds thrive and possibilities are limitless. Dare to dream, dare to create, and dare to lead.

Learn more at youngp.org