“This program taught me skills I never knew I needed, like budgeting, pitching, and building a brand. Now, I’m not intimidated by the future. I feel ready to create it.”
Student testimonial
— Alex R., 16
Live Virtual Junior Business School for Ages 12–18
KYEA Junior Business School: Entrepreneurship & Leadership for Teens.
KYEA helps middle and high school students turn their interests, talents, and ideas into real direction through entrepreneurship, leadership, financial literacy, AI readiness, and practical business-building experiences.
Six-month guided experience · Weekly live sessions · Mentorship · Real-world projects
For parents
School Teaches Students How to Pass Tests. KYEA Helps Them Prepare for Life.
Today's students are bright, capable, and full of potential — but most of their education is built around tests, not direction. KYEA gives them something different.
“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.”
The transformation
From Uncertain About the Future to Confidently Building Toward It
A six-month change you can see — in how students think, speak, and show up.
Before KYEA
- Unsure of their interests and direction.
- Hesitant to speak up or lead.
- School feels disconnected from real life.
- Money and business feel abstract.
- Curious about AI but unsure how to use it.
After KYEA
- Clear about what excites them and why it matters.
- Confident communicating ideas to real audiences.
- Applying learning to a project they actually built.
- Understands value, pricing, and ownership in plain terms.
- Uses AI as a thoughtful collaborator, not a shortcut.
Student deliverables
Students Don’t Just Learn About Business. They Build.
Every KYEA student leaves with a portfolio of real work — not worksheets.
01
Business or project idea
A clearly defined idea aligned to the student's interests and strengths.
02
Market research
Honest research into the market, demand, and competitive landscape.
03
Ideal customer profile
A specific picture of the person they are building for.
04
Brand identity
Name, voice, and visual identity that reflects the work.
05
MVP or prototype
A working first version — something real, not just an idea.
06
Marketing and sales plan
A simple, ethical plan to reach and serve customers.
07
Basic financials
Pricing, costs, and the basics of how the project makes money.
08
Pitch deck
A clear, well-designed deck that tells the story.
09
Final presentation
A live pitch to mentors, families, and invited guests.
10
Launch Kit portfolio
Everything they built — assembled into a portfolio they own.
The six-month journey
A Guided Journey from Curiosity to Confident Presentation
Five phases. One real project. A future they own.
- 01
Discover & Define
Students surface their interests, strengths, and the problems they care most about — then shape an idea worth building.
- 02
Research & Validate
Identifying an ideal customer, learning to interview real people, testing assumptions, and shaping a value proposition.
- 03
Brand & Build
From naming and visual identity to a working MVP or prototype — students learn to ship something real.
- 04
Market & Sell
Digital marketing fundamentals, customer experience, and a simple but honest sales strategy.
- 05
Pitch & Present
A pitch deck, financial basics, and a final presentation in front of mentors and family.
Integrated skills
Ten Skill Areas. One Connected Experience.
KYEA doesn't teach ten separate subjects. The skills are integrated into one real project, so students see how the pieces fit together.
- 01
Entrepreneurship
- 02
Leadership
- 03
Financial Literacy
- 04
Communication & Public Speaking
- 05
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- 06
Brand & Storytelling
- 07
Marketing & Sales Fundamentals
- 08
AI Readiness
- 09
Character & Integrity
- 10
Project Execution
How it works
Four Steps from Curious to Enrolled
- 01
Apply
Submit a short application — about 3–5 minutes — with your student's interests and goals.
- 02
Application Review
Each application is reviewed for fit, readiness, and program availability.
- 03
Acceptance and Enrollment
Accepted families complete enrollment, confirm their schedule, and meet the team.
- 04
Begin the KYEA Journey
Students join live sessions, meet mentors, and start building their project.
Coach Kingsley
Support Between Sessions with Coach Kingsley
Coach Kingsley is KYEA’s guided AI learning assistant for enrolled students. It supports their project work between live sessions — helping them think more clearly, refine their ideas, and prepare for what’s next.
Coach Kingsley is a supportive learning tool — not a replacement for mentors, teachers, or parents. It is scoped to KYEA coursework, does not provide medical, legal, or personal advice, and is designed with age-appropriate boundaries.
Always-on guidance
Students can ask questions and think out loud between live sessions.
Project-specific support
Help framed around their own idea, audience, and stage of the journey.
Practice and feedback
Pitches, messaging, and writing — practiced and refined before going live.
Encouragement with substance
Honest, age-appropriate guidance that builds confidence and clarity.
At a glance
The KYEA Program
A complete six-month Junior Business School built for students ages 12–18.
$150/month
For six months
- Ages 12–18
- Six months
- Live virtual sessions
- Weekly instruction
- Mentorship checkpoints
- Guided projects
- Final presentation
- Launch Kit portfolio
Our foundation
Building with Purpose. Leading with Integrity.
KYEA is built on a Christian foundation of integrity, service, humility, and purpose. We believe every student is created with value, gifts, and a calling — and that entrepreneurship, leadership, and learning are best practiced in that light.
Students of all backgrounds are welcomed and respected. Our aim is to form young people who lead with character, serve the people around them, and use their gifts well in whatever path they choose.
- Integrity
- Service
- Humility
- Excellence
- Compassion
- Purpose
Voices
What KYEA Families Are Saying
Hear from students and parents about the confidence, practical skills, mentorship, and sense of direction they gained through the KYEA experience.
“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 testimonial
— Mia J., 15
“I learned that entrepreneurship is not only about selling something. It is about solving a real problem, understanding your customer, and creating something people actually value.”
Student testimonial
— Sophia M., 12
“KYEA helped me organize my idea and think about it like a real business. I learned how to identify my customer, improve my offer, and explain why my idea matters.”
Student testimonial
— Marcus T., 15
“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.”
Parent testimonial
— David W., KYEA Parent
“My daughter now talks about business goals, customers, and money with a level of confidence I had not seen before. KYEA gave her practical tools and helped her believe that her ideas could become something real.”
Parent testimonial
— Maria S., KYEA Parent
KYEA Summer Pitch Fest
A Stage for Young Innovators
The KYEA Summer Pitch Fest gives students an opportunity to present the ideas, businesses, and solutions they have developed through the Academy. Students practice professional storytelling, receive constructive feedback, celebrate their growth, and build the confidence to communicate their vision before an audience.
Bold ideas deserve a real stage. KYEA prepares qualified students to pursue national and global pitch opportunities where they can showcase their innovation, strengthen their presentation skills, connect with mentors, and compete for recognition, awards, and potential funding.
External opportunities may have separate eligibility requirements, application processes, and selection decisions.
Student business presentations
Live pitch experience
Professional feedback
Recognition and celebration
Mentorship opportunities
External pitch referrals
Questions parents ask
Frequently Asked Questions
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