ECHO Youth Enterprise Incubator

We provide young people with hands-on experience building real-life businesses.

Phase 1: Entrepreneurial Training

Participants learn:

• idea validation

• business planning

• branding and marketing

• financial management

• legal basics of starting a business

Phase 2: Business Development

Participants work in teams or individually to:

• develop business ideas

• build prototypes or services

• create marketing strategies

• test products in real markets

Phase 3: Launch & Mentorship

Participants receive:

• mentorship from entrepreneurs

• networking opportunities

• access to community resources

• opportunities to pitch businesses

Phase 4: Growth & Career Pathways

Participants may:

• continue growing their businesses

• pursue employment opportunities

• mentor future cohorts.

Workforce Training

Empowering youth through skills, business, and career growth.

Skills Training

Building practical skills to open doors to new job opportunities.

Entrepreneurship

Supporting young innovators to launch and grow their own ventures.

Guiding career paths that lead to lasting economic mobility.

Career Pathways

Career Pathways

Bridging the gap between education and employment by equipping participants with practical skills, professional competencies, and real-world exposure to career pathways.