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SkillsXcellerate: A guide for youth entrepreneurship

Youth entrepreneurship is transforming our economy, driving growth and innovation, and providing young people with financial independence and invaluable life skills. But what does it take to excel as a young entrepreneur? This article uncovers the essentials propelling young business minds to success [...]

Turning Passion into Profession: Inspirational Stories of Young Entrepreneurs

In today's fast-paced world, the idea of success is being redefined by entrepreneurs who set up theirenterprises at a young age. By breaking free from traditional career paths, they prove that it ispossible to create a fulfilling working life based on what they truly love. Their journeys are a mix ofcourage, creativity and determination, showing the incredible possibilities of pursuing their dreams atan early age [...]

Brewing Opportunity: Youth Entrepreneurship on campus through coffee trucks

In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, youth entrepreneurship is gaining momentum as students look for creative ways to earn income, gain experience, and bring value to their communities. One increasingly popular idea is launching a coffee truck business on university campuses—a venture that combines accessibility, convenience, and sustainability with entrepreneurial spiri [...]

Creative and purpose-driven entrepreneurship

As a strategy to develop a more knowledge-based society, the EU and its Member States have defined eight essential key competences to be prioritized and promoted among European citizens. One of the key competences is the sense of initiative and entrepreneurship and includes “the ability to turn ideas into action through creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects.” [...]

How can soft skills drive entrepreneurial success?

It has been over three decades since the concept of entrepreneurship began to broaden at the policy and political levels, linking it to education, personal development, and broader societal impacts. One of the first reports addressing this challenge was the 1989 OECD report, Towards an Enterprising Culture – A Challenge for Education and Training (OECD 1989) [...]

Does mentorship matter in youth entrepreneurship?

Does mentorship matter in youth entrepreneurship? In our article“SkillsXcellerate-a guide for youth entrepreneurship,” we mention the importance of having a role model who can offer advice when you, as a young entrepreneur about to start your own business. To read about the social support other young entrepreneurs have had in their entrepreneurship, you can read our“Best practices” [...]

Is Growth Mindset the key to long-term entrepreneurial success?

In an increasingly unpredictable and fast-changing world, the qualities that make young people resilient, adaptable, and proactive are more important than ever. Among the many concepts circulating in the job market, youth work, and entrepreneurship, the idea of a growth mindset has gained significant attention—but could a growth mindset be the key to long-term entrepreneurial success, especially for young people and those working alongside them [...]