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See How VentureLab Inspires Educators and Transforms Schools
2025 Annual Report
We invite you to explore the highlights of our 2025 Annual Report. This summary provides a look at how VentureLab is closing opportunity gaps and empowering the next generation of innovators. From educator training to local community hubs, discover how we are equipping youth with the entrepreneurial mindset to shape their own futures.
See Our Impact In Action
New Avenue VentureLab: A Summer Camp That Empowers Young Innovators
Program Summary Length: 8 weeks Setting: Summer Camp Location: St…Empowering Youth Artisans through Entrepreneurship: Craft Lake City’s Program for the DIY Fest Kid Row Market
VentureLab’s Spark Mentorship and Materials program was used during two…VentureLab & Mission: St. Louis Empower Young Entrepreneurs
Discover how VentureLab and Mission: St. Louis partnered on a…
Delivering Impact, Year After Year
For over a decade, VentureLab has been empowering young minds with the skills and confidence to innovate and lead. Through our programs, thousands of students have transformed their ideas into real-world solutions, making a lasting impact in their communities and beyond.
Key Impact Metrics for 2025
- Total Students Empowered: 92,048
- Educators Supported: 8,932
- Scholarship Reach: 91% of recipients demonstrate high financial need
- Total Funds Awarded: $128,250
- Volunteer Growth: An 87% increase in service hours (592 total hours), generating an economic impact of over $20,500
Proven Student & Educator Outcomes
VentureLab’s ESTEAM® curriculum (Entrepreneurship, Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math) has shown measurable success in building critical soft skills.
Student Growth Indicators:
- Embracing Failure: 83% increase
- Idea Generation: 82% increase
- Confidence & Pitching: 80% increase
- Design Thinking: 80% increase
Educator Feedback:
- 97% reported increased resiliency
- 95% reported increased empathy
- 9 out of 10 educators enjoyed teaching VentureLab’s entrepreneurship activities
