What is YBC CTSO?
The Young Billionaires Club (YBC), powered by Sanders Hand, is a Texas Education Agency–recognized Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) serving learners ages 12–25. YBC bridges classroom instruction with real-world entrepreneurship and is aligned with the Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster.
Students don’t just learn business … they build businesses. Through financial education, mentorship, structured competition, and real vendor market experience, YBC equips students with the skills, confidence, and credentials to thrive in school, the workforce, and future careers.
What We Offer
✔️ Financial Education & Career Readiness
✔️ Real Business Launches & Applied Mentorship
✔️ 24/7 Access to YBC Online Campus
✔️ ESB Certification Prep (Entrepreneurship & Small Business)
✔️ Regional, State, and National Business Competitions
✔️ Flexible Delivery: In-Person, Online, or Hybrid
✔️ Live Vendor Market Experience at the National Level
Our Signature Competitive Model:
The YBC Vendor Market
At YBC, we believe real learning happens when students build and test their ideas in real contexts.
Our competitive track gives students a chance to refine their business concepts with industry feedback, launch products that reflect their creativity and cultural insights, and experience entrepreneurship first-hand.
Competitive Events Structure
Regional
At the regional level, students focus on concept development:
Participants will:
🔹 Build and pitch a business idea
🔹 Conduct market research
🔹 Create a full business plan and brand identity
🔹 Present to industry judges
Successful regional teams qualify to advance.
State
At the state level, focus shifts to development and execution:
🏗️ Present a prototype or service model
📊 Launch business activity and track performance
🎥 Submit product launch documentation and customer interaction recordings
📝 Report outcomes, feedback, and growth strategy
National
The national competition blends the full cycle — from pitch to profit:
🏪 Operate a live vendor booth selling to real customers
📣 Compete in judged business performance events
🏆 Earn awards, scholarships, startup capital, and mentorship
The national stage prepares students for real economy engagement and industry certification.
Who Can Start a Chapter?
YBC chapters are open to:
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Middle schools, high schools, and college campuses
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CTE programs and after-school organizations
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Educators, counselors, or administrators interested in student leadership and career readiness
Chapter Requirements
✅ Minimum of 10 students (ages 12–25)
✅ One Chapter Sponsor (teacher, counselor, or school leader)
✅ $25/student membership (scholarships available for Title I campuses)
✅ Year-round training, curriculum, and implementation support
Program Delivery Models
YBC Online Campus
Students complete structured curriculum and explore entrepreneurship topics asynchronously at YBCOnline.live.
Teacher-Led
Educators lead the program with full training, support, and access to YBC curriculum and events.
All delivery options include access to competitions, vendor markets, mentorship, and the online campus.
Fall Leadership Conference
All YBC chapters attend an annual Fall Leadership Conference featuring:
✔️ Branding, Budgeting, and Marketing Workshops
✔️ Team-Building and Leadership Experiences
✔️ Competition & Vendor Market Preparation
Why YBC CTSO?
🏆 TEA-Aligned & Project-Based
💼 Real Businesses, Not Simulations
📈 Financial Literacy + Career Development
💸 Scholarships, Certifications & Seed Funding
🌍 Culturally Responsive for Urban & Rural Students
🔁 Flexible for Any Learning Environment
ESB Industry Certification
YBC prepares students for the Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) certification, a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates mastery of business ownership fundamentals and entrepreneurial readiness.