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Entrepreneurship & Innovation Lab

Workforce Readiness & Career Development

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Lab

  The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Lab is a dynamic program designed to foster creativity, leadership, and economic empowerment among youth. Through hands-on learning experiences, participants learn to think like entrepreneurs—identifying community needs, developing solutions, and transforming ideas into action.


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  The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Lab is a dynamic program designed to foster creativity, leadership, and economic empowerment among youth. Through hands-on learning experiences, participants learn to think like entrepreneurs—identifying community needs, developing solutions, and transforming ideas into action.


Youth will explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, including business planning, marketing, financial literacy, and social innovation. Guided by mentors and local business leaders, they will collaborate in teams to design and present their own business concepts during a final Pitch Showcase, gaining confidence and public speaking skills.


This program equips young people with an entrepreneurial mindset—teaching them to take initiative, embrace challenges, and lead with purpose—skills that extend far beyond business and into every aspect of life.


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Educational Reentry Pathways

Workforce Readiness & Career Development

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Lab

  The Educational Reentry Pathways program helps youth reengage with their education and build a foundation for lifelong success. Participants receive individualized support to pursue their high school diploma or GED, along with access to vocational training, college preparation, and career exploration opportunities.


Through mentorship, ac

  The Educational Reentry Pathways program helps youth reengage with their education and build a foundation for lifelong success. Participants receive individualized support to pursue their high school diploma or GED, along with access to vocational training, college preparation, and career exploration opportunities.


Through mentorship, academic coaching, and partnerships with local schools and workforce programs, youth are guided toward attainable education and career goals. This program not only reconnects students to learning but also empowers them with the confidence, resources, and direction needed to achieve academic and personal success.



Workforce Readiness & Career Development

Workforce Readiness & Career Development

  The Workforce Readiness & Career Developmentprogram prepares youth for economic independence and career success by equipping them with essential employability skills. Participants receive hands-on training in résumé writing, job searching, interviewing, workplace professionalism, and communication.


Through career exploration workshops, m

  The Workforce Readiness & Career Developmentprogram prepares youth for economic independence and career success by equipping them with essential employability skills. Participants receive hands-on training in résumé writing, job searching, interviewing, workplace professionalism, and communication.


Through career exploration workshops, mentorship, and partnerships with local employers, youth gain real-world insights into the workforce and develop the confidence to pursue meaningful employment opportunities. This program empowers participants to transition successfully from education to the workplace and build the foundation for long-term career growth and stability.



Leadership & Life Skills Training

The Leadership & Life Skills Training program is a comprehensive, wraparound initiative that promotes personal growth, civic engagement, and social responsibility. Participants build essential life skills such as communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and goal setting while learning what it means to be a leader in their comm

The Leadership & Life Skills Training program is a comprehensive, wraparound initiative that promotes personal growth, civic engagement, and social responsibility. Participants build essential life skills such as communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and goal setting while learning what it means to be a leader in their community.


Through interactive workshops, mentorship, and community service projects, youth develop self-awareness, confidence, and a sense of purpose. This program empowers participants to make positive choices, take initiative, and contribute meaningfully to their families, schools, and neighborhoods.

Therapeutic Engagement & Support

Therapeutic Engagement & Support

  The Therapeutic Engagement & Support program provides trauma-informed care to address the emotional, behavioral, and social needs of youth and young adults who have experienced adversity, including justice involvement or family instability.


This program offers access to individual and group counseling, mentorship, and restorative practic

  The Therapeutic Engagement & Support program provides trauma-informed care to address the emotional, behavioral, and social needs of youth and young adults who have experienced adversity, including justice involvement or family instability.


This program offers access to individual and group counseling, mentorship, and restorative practices that promote healing, resilience, and positive decision-making. Participants learn coping skills, emotional regulation, and strategies for personal growth in a safe and supportive environment.


By integrating mental health support with mentoring and life-skills development, the program helps youth overcome barriers, rebuild confidence, and reengage positively with their families, schools, and communities.



Rise Ignites Marketplace

    🌟 Rise Ignites Marketplace for Entrepreneurs

     

    What It Is

    The Rise Ignites Marketplace is a platform — both physical and digital — designed to showcase and support youth and young adult entrepreneurs who are part of our programs. It gives participants real-world opportunities to launch, test, and grow their business ideas while connecting with customers, mentors, and community partners.

     

    Goals

    • Empower young entrepreneurs with hands-on business experience.
       
    • Promote local talent by giving a stage to innovative products and services.
       
    • Build financial literacy through real-world sales, budgeting, and customer relations.
       
    • Connect community and youth in meaningful, mutually beneficial ways.

    How It Works


    Training & Preparation

    • Participants learn entrepreneurship basics: branding, budgeting, marketing, and customer service.
       
    • Mentors help refine business ideas into market-ready offerings.
       

    Marketplace Events

    • Seasonal or pop-up markets where youth sell their products/services directly to the community.
       
    • Online marketplace presence for year-round visibility and sales.

     

    Mentorship & Networking
     

    • Local business leaders and entrepreneurs provide guidance.
       
    • Networking opportunities help participants build confidence and connections.
       

    Community Impact
     

    • Shoppers support youth-owned businesses.
       
    • Proceeds go directly to the entrepreneurs, fostering independence and pride.

    Rise Ignites
    Empowering individuals through career development, education, and entrepreneurship.

    📍 6701 Oaklandon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236
    📧 connect@riseignites.org
    🌐 www.riseignites.org


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    Rise Ignites is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 


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