Young Billionaires Club (YBC) – Official CTSO Chapter
We don’t just teach business. We build business.
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What is YBC CTSO?
The Young Billionaires Club (YBC), powered by Sanders Hand, is a TEA-recognized Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students ages 12–25. YBC bridges classroom instruction with real-world entrepreneurship, aligned with the Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster.
Students don’t just learn business — they build one. Through financial education, mentorship, and competitive vendor markets, YBC empowers students with the tools to thrive in school, business, and life.
What We Offer
✔️ Financial Education & Career Readiness
✔️ Real Business Launches & Mentorship
✔️ Access to YBC Online Campus 24/7
✔️ ESB Exam Prep (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification)
✔️ Regional, State, and National Business Competitions
✔️ Flexible Delivery: In-Person, Online, or Hybrid
✔️ Live Vendor Market Experiences at Every Level
Our Signature Competitive Model:
The YBC experience is powered by one key belief: young people deserve real opportunities to earn, lead, and grow.
At every competition level, students participate in live vendor markets, pitching and selling their products and services to real customers while being judged by industry professionals. It’s business with a scoreboard — and the impact is measurable.
Competitive Events Structure
Regional
🔹 Product Design, Branding, and Pitch Presentation
🔹 Qualifying event to determine which students advance to the State Vendor Market
State
🏪 Live Vendor Market featuring student-run businesses
📣 Judged on marketing, branding, customer interaction, and real-time sales
💡 Training in profit tracking, customer service, and digital marketing
National
🌎 National Vendor Market & Pitch Showcase
📊 Executive Business Plan, Financial Metrics, Brand Growth
🏅 National judging panel including entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders
💰 Real-time sales + long-term metrics evaluation
🎖️ Awards at all levels include scholarships, seed funding, mentorship, and national recognition.
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 ready to lead
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)
✅ $500–$750 annual stipend for Chapter Sponsor
✅ Year-round training, curriculum, and implementation support
Program Delivery Models
YBC Online Campus
Students complete curriculum at YBCOnline.live
In-Person
Sanders Hand facilitators lead weekly sessions onsite
Teacher-Led
Educators run the program with full training and support from our team
All delivery models include access to YBC competitions, vendor markets, mentorship, and the online campus.
Fall Leadership Conference
All YBC chapters attend our annual Fall Leadership Conference, featuring:
✔️ Branding, Budgeting, and Marketing Workshops
✔️ Team-Building and Leadership Activities
✔️ Competition & Vendor Market Prep
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 aligned with business ownership and real-world operations.
Start a YBC Chapter at Your School
Ready to give your students the experience of running their own business — before graduation?