Programs

A Note from Brandy Bertram, YouthBiz’s New Executive Director

February 24, 2012

I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of YouthBiz. It is inspiring to join an organization that was founded by entrepreneurial youth from this community in response to the very real challenges they experienced. Carrying on the pioneering spirit of our eight young founders, I look forward to building our organizational [...]

A Special Thanks to Executive Director, Sonya Garcia Ulibarri

December 28, 2011

Have you ever wondered how YouthBiz manages to stay connected with the neighborhood? Or who are the strong supporters behind our youth leaders? It takes a team… or better yet a family to make a difference in the community. At YouthBiz, we have been blessed to work with one of the strongest women we know, [...]

Youth Test Out Their Skills During Mock Interviews

November 29, 2011

We all know it; interviews are one of the hardest things to do. Those straight glares from the people across the table, sweaty palms, and most importantly making those good first impressions, but that’s not the case at YouthBiz. In out tier 1 program, our youth have learned the fundamentals for a business interview. “The [...]

YouthBiz is searching for our next Executive Director

October 31, 2011

YouthBiz is in the process of searching for our next Executive Director. Help us spread the word! Please submit required documents no later than Friday, November 18th by 5:00 pm MST. More info here.

Announcement from Executive Director Sonya Garcia Ulibarri

October 31, 2011

Dear Colleagues and Friends, Since 2007, I have had the privilege of serving as the Executive Director of YouthBiz, Inc. and I would like to inform you that, after much deliberation, I will be transitioning out of my position at the end of 2011. Through the leadership of the Board of Directors, the organization has [...]

A Youth Perspective on Education & Obama’s Visit

October 27, 2011

It is 6:30 am and twenty eight degrees outside with only an hour and a half to go until doors open at 8:00 a.m. Wearing layers upon layers of clothing, it was going to be a long morning as the snow began to pick up around 7:30 a.m. But determined to stay warm and see [...]

Summer Programs at YouthBiz

August 9, 2011

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year and no its not Christmas, but summer! The long vacations, outdoor activities, BBQ’s, and time away from school and work, what more could one ask for?! Well, here at YouthBiz programs run all year round. It is the second year of summer workshops and is expanding over the [...]

Video // YouthBiz Summer Programs

August 2, 2011

Check out what has been goin’ down at YouthBiz this summer. Video is created by Daisy Rocha, Youth Marketing Intern, and is her debut video production! (But watch for more to come!) A special thanks to our summer partners, RedLine Gallery, Earthforce, and Going Green, Living Bling.

Join Us for the Summer Celebration! Friday, July 29 from 12-3

July 27, 2011

It’s time to celebrate! To wrap-up the YEZ Summer Program and honor the accomplishments of our youth throughout the summer program, YouthBiz will be hosting the end of the summer celebration. Each workshop will present the youth’s projects…

Meet Noah // Featured Youth

June 29, 2011

Noah is one unique individual. Why, you ask? All his Crew Leaders will tell you that he is very out-going and with a personality like his, he is bound to make new friends everywhere he goes. As a freshman at Hillcrest, he has already set his future plans. “I plan to attend Oakland University and [...]

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