Live Virtual Junior Business School · Ages 12–18
Six months, live and mentored. KYEA guides middle and high school students from curiosity to a real pitch.
Why KYEA Exists
Students deserve more than preparation for yesterday's world.
The workforce is changing faster than schools can adapt. AI is reshaping how people learn, work, and solve problems — and the careers today's students will hold may not yet exist.
Entrepreneurship, leadership, financial literacy, and creative problem-solving are no longer optional. They are the foundation for adaptable, confident young people ready to lead in any environment.
65%
Students are expected to work in careers that do not yet exist.
Source: World Economic Forum
AI
Technology is reshaping how people learn, work, and solve problems.
Students need adaptable, creative, entrepreneurial thinking.
Real Skills
Leadership. Communication. Financial literacy. Problem-solving. Initiative.
These skills prepare students for any future.
That's why KYEA combines entrepreneurship, leadership, AI readiness, and real projects into one guided experience.
6months
Guided live experience per cohort
10+
Real deliverables built by every student
5phases
From first idea to live pitch
12–18ages
Middle & high school students served
For parents
Today's students are bright and capable — but most of their education is built around tests, not direction.
“My child is capable, but unsure what direction to take.”
“My child needs more confidence speaking and leading.”
“School is not connecting learning to the real world.”
“I want my child to understand money, opportunity, and ownership.”
A moment of momentum
“The small wins are what build real confidence.”
Student deliverables
Every KYEA student leaves with a portfolio of real work — not worksheets.
The centerpiece
01
Student Portfolio
02
A clearly defined idea aligned to interests and strengths.
03
A specific picture of the person they're building for.
04
Name, voice, and visual identity that reflects the work.
05
A working first version — something real, not just an idea.
06
A clear, well-designed deck that tells the story.
07
A live pitch to mentors, families, and invited guests.
The six-month journey
Surface interests and shape an idea worth building.
Interview real people, test assumptions, sharpen the value.
Name, identity, and a working MVP or prototype.
Digital marketing and an honest sales strategy.
A pitch deck, financial basics, and a live final pitch.
Integrated skills
KYEA doesn't teach ten separate subjects. The skills are integrated into one real project, so students see how the pieces fit together.
How it works
Submit a short application — about 3–5 minutes — with your student's interests and goals.
Each application is reviewed for fit, readiness, and program availability.
Accepted families complete enrollment, confirm their schedule, and meet the team.
Students join live sessions, meet mentors, and start building their project.
Coach Kingsley
A guided AI learning assistant for enrolled students — helping them think more clearly, refine their ideas, and prepare for what's next.
A supportive learning tool — not a replacement for mentors, teachers, or parents. Scoped to KYEA coursework and designed with age-appropriate boundaries.
Students can ask questions and think out loud between live sessions.
Help framed around their own idea, audience, and stage of the journey.
Pitches, messaging, and writing — practiced and refined before going live.
Honest, age-appropriate guidance that builds confidence and clarity.
The Academy
A complete six-month live virtual entrepreneurship program for students ages 12–18.
Live virtual program
A six-month live virtual experience for students ages 12–18.
$150/mo
For six months · $25 due at enrollment
Selective admission · Small cohort
What's included
Includes mentorship checkpoints, project reviews, and a live final pitch in front of families and invited guests.
Our foundation
KYEA is built on a Christian foundation of integrity, service, humility, and purpose. Every student is created with value, gifts, and a calling.
Students of all backgrounds are welcomed and respected. Our aim is to form young people who lead with character and use their gifts well in whatever path they choose.
Voices
Confidence, practical skills, mentorship, and a real sense of direction — in their own words.
Featured · Parent voice
“What impressed me most was the combination of business education and personal growth. My child became more willing to speak up, receive feedback, and take ownership of the work. KYEA gave her practical tools and helped her believe her ideas could become something real.”
Maria S.
KYEA Parent · Mother of a 15-year-old builder
“This program taught me skills I never knew I needed — budgeting, pitching, and building a brand. Now, I'm not intimidated by the future. I feel ready to create it.”
Student
Alex R., 16
Student · Cohort builder
“Before KYEA, speaking in front of a group made me nervous. Now I feel more confident presenting my ideas, answering questions, and explaining what I want to build.”
Student
Mia J., 15
Student · Pitch Fest presenter
KYEA Summer Pitch Fest
Students present the ideas and businesses they've developed through the Academy — practicing professional storytelling and pitching in front of a real audience.
Bold ideas deserve a real stage. KYEA prepares qualified students to pursue national and global pitch opportunities where they can strengthen presentation skills, connect with mentors, and compete for recognition, awards, and potential funding.
External opportunities may have separate eligibility, application, and selection processes.
Student business presentations
Live pitch experience
Professional feedback
Recognition and celebration
Mentorship opportunities
External pitch referrals
Questions parents ask
Begin
Apply to the next KYEA cohort, or schedule a parent conversation to talk through fit, timing, and next steps.
Selective admission · Small cohorts · No obligation — a conversation is just a conversation.
