Young Entrepreneurs to Showcase Products at 5th Annual YEA! Schuylkill Trade Show

On Saturday, participants of the 2019 Young Entrepreneur's Academy will be Showcasing their products at their 5th Annual Outdoor Trade Show.

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is a program that transforms local middle and high school students into real, confident entrepreneurs.

Through the year-long program, students in grades 6-12 generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, pitch to a panel of investors, and launch their very own companies.

The outdoor trade show, which will be held at Vito's Coal Fired, at the Coal Creek Plaza, St. Clair, is part of the program where the students will get their chance to show off and sell their new products and introduce them to the public.

The event will run from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

23 Students/CEO's will showcase 15 businesses at the event.

This year's entrepreneurs includes a businesses to sharpen ice skates, for 3D Printing, hand made knives for hunting, art palettes, soap made from goat's milk, bracelets that soothe with essential oils, smoked cheese and more.

Students interested in being a part of the 2020 class will also be to pick up applications at the event.

(Photo submitted from YEA!)