SVA Programs & Workshops
Entrepreneurship Experiences for Every Schedule
Strahan Venture Academy offers flexible entrepreneurship programs designed to meet the needs of schools, nonprofits, community organizations, libraries, and youth programs.
Organizations can choose from a short introductory workshop, a multi-week experience, or our complete 6-week entrepreneurship program.
Each experience is hands-on, engaging, and designed to help young people build confidence, creativity, communication skills, and real-world business knowledge.
SVA Entrepreneur for a Day
Length: 2–3 Hours
Starting at $850
A fast-paced introduction to entrepreneurship that gives students the opportunity to create a business idea and experience what it feels like to think like an entrepreneur.
Students Will:
- Develop a business idea
- Create a business name
- Identify their target customer
- Explore branding and marketing
- Practice an elevator pitch
- Present their idea
Perfect for: Youth events, libraries, community centers, schools, and organizations looking for a one-day entrepreneurship experience.
“Program Pricing is based on groups of up to 20 students, customized programming, materials, travel, and special events may require additional fees.”
Brand Like a Boss
Length: 2 Hours
Starting at $850
Students learn what makes a brand memorable and begin creating a unique identity for their own business idea.
Students Will:
- Create a business name
- Choose brand colors
- Develop a logo concept
- Create a slogan or tagline
- Identify their target audience
- Learn how businesses use branding to stand out
Perfect for: Youth programs, schools, libraries, community centers, and organizations looking for a creative, hands-on branding workshop.
“Program Pricing is based on groups of up to 20 students, customized programming, materials, travel, and special events may require additional fees.”
Young CEO Pitch Lab
Length: 2 Hours
Starting at $850
A confidence-building workshop focused on communication, public speaking, and presenting business ideas.
Students Practice:
- Professional introductions
- Elevator pitches
- Speaking with confidence
- Explaining their business idea
- Answering customer questions
- Presenting in front of a group
Students finish the workshop by delivering their own short business pitch.
“Program Pricing is based on groups of up to 20 students, customized programming, materials, travel, and special events may require additional fees.”
SVA Business Bootcamp
Length: Half-Day or Full-Day
Starting at $1,200 – Half-Day
Starting at $1,950 – Full-Day
A condensed entrepreneurship experience that takes students from business idea to business pitch.
Students Explore:
- Business ideas
- Target customers
- Branding
- Pricing
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Sales
- Pitching
The program concludes with students presenting their business concepts.
“Program Pricing is based on groups of up to 20 students, customized programming, materials, travel, and special events may require additional fees.”
Teen Pop-Up Business Challenge
Length: 1 Day
Starting at $2,250
Students work individually or in teams to create a business concept within a limited amount of time.
The Challenge Includes:
- Developing a product or service idea
- Creating a business name
- Designing a brand
- Setting a price
- Creating a marketing strategy
- Preparing a sales pitch
The experience ends with a fun pitch competition or business showcase.
“Program Pricing is based on groups of up to 20 students, customized programming, materials, travel, and special events may require additional fees.”
Dream It. Build It. Pitch It.
Length: 2 Weeks
Starting at $3,500
A short multi-week program that gives students more time to develop their ideas and practice entrepreneurial skills.
Week 1 — Dream It & Build It
Students develop their business idea, identify their customer, create a business name, and begin building their brand.
Week 2 — Sell It & Pitch It
Students learn pricing, marketing, customer communication, and how to confidently present their business idea.
The program concludes with student presentations.
“Program Pricing is based on groups of up to 20 students, customized programming, materials, travel, and special events may require additional fees.”
SVA Mini Venture Academy
Length: 3 Weeks
Starting at $5,000
The Mini Venture Academy provides a more in-depth entrepreneurship experience while offering organizations a shorter alternative to the full SVA program.
Week 1 — Business Idea & Customer
Students develop their business concept and learn how entrepreneurs identify customers and solve problems.
Week 2 — Branding & Marketing
Students create their business identity and explore branding, marketing, pricing, and promotion.
Week 3 — Sales & Pitching
Students develop their sales message, practice public speaking, and prepare a final business pitch.
The program concludes with a mini showcase or presentation.
“Program Pricing is based on groups of up to 20 students, customized programming, materials, travel, and special events may require additional fees.”
Build Your First Business Website
Length: 1–2 Days
1-Day Program Starting at $2,500
2-Day Program Starting at $4,000
Students are introduced to the digital side of entrepreneurship and learn how businesses use websites to build credibility and reach customers.
Students Explore:
- Website planning
- Homepage design
- Business descriptions
- Product or service information
- Branding
- Images and visual content
- Calls to action
- Basic website marketing
- “Program Pricing is based on groups of up to 20 students, customized programming, materials, travel, and special events may require additional fees.”
SVA Summer Entrepreneurship Camp
Length: 3–5
3-Day Camp Starting at $5,000
4-Day Camp Starting at $7,000
5-Day Camp Starting at $8,000
An immersive entrepreneurship camp that combines business development, creativity, technology, communication, and teamwork.
Students move from business idea to presentation during an exciting, hands-on experience.
Camp Activities May Include:
- Business idea development
- Branding
- Pricing
- Marketing
- Website concepts
- Sales skills
- Public speaking
- Team challenges
- Business pitches
The camp concludes with a student showcase or Demo Day.
The Signature SVA Experience
6-Week Entrepreneurship Program
Starting at $8,500
Our signature 6-week program gives students the opportunity to experience the complete entrepreneurial journey.
Students move beyond simply learning about business. They create, build, practice, present, and develop real-world skills they can carry into school, future careers, and entrepreneurship.
Students Explore:
- Entrepreneurship and business ideas
- Target customers
- Branding
- Marketing
- Pricing and profit
- Sales and customer service
- Technology and digital presence
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Confidence
- Business pitching
The program concludes with a Demo Day or Student Showcase, where participants have the opportunity to present what they have created.
Flexible Programs. Real-World Skills. Lasting Confidence
Whether an organization is looking for a two-hour workshop, a one-day experience, a multi-week program, or the complete SVA Academy, Strahan Venture Academy can provide an engaging entrepreneurship experience for young people.
Dream It. Build It. Own It.