Welcoming Class of 2026

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We teach transferable skills with an entrepreneurial mindset!

We Help Young People Build Tomorrow

Our platform mobilizes people, information, resources and capital for the greater good of its members and society at large.

Our Programs

Y.E.S specializes in growing people through small groups, in environments that are less structured than the traditional classroom, or where they have the option to explore more advanced subject matter.

YES Blueprint

YES Blueprint provides $100,000 in seed capital, entrepreneurial and technology training for promising, urban startups.

STEAM

YES presents Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math programming to students in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach that shows children young working examples of people that generate income from these fields.

EEE

Taking students on HBCU college tours, helping apply and get into college, while also connecting students and families with caring staff

GearUp

GearUp helps young innovators explore entrepreneurship, leadership and personal development through engaging activities and project-based learning. Students gain exposure to business fundamentals, financial literacy and creative problem-solving, preparing them to take charge of their futures with purpose and confidence.

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Important Dates

DEC
31

EEE program and HBCU Tour

Application deadline

FEB
9-11

HBCU Tour

Applications for this tour due by December 25

MARCH
1

Apply for Schools

Latest Posts

Even as an experienced business professional and entrepreneur, participating in both [The YES Blueprint] cohorts was timely for me as I navigated the critical junctures to move my healthcare FinTech startup from idea to MVP. Khalif, Que and The Blueprint team have been tremendous advocates for Tip a ScRxipt, offered needed business grants and have accelerated my entry into the tech startup ecosystem. In short, they put me on and I am grateful.

Chad Johnson

Cohort 5 & 6

The Blueprint Cohort was an essential part of building Secure Bridges’ journey into tech as a solution for sex trafficked youth. It really stretched my thoughts on customer segmentation and narrowing down my niche to develop a better product

Shayvon McCullum

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Applications are now open for the EEE Program until December 1, 2025. Questions please contact [email protected]

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