YBC VENDOR MARKET
THE YBC VENDOR MARKET
The YBC Vendor Market is an event that offers students a chance to experience and exercise real world business skills. It is Open to graduates of the Online Campus and after-school programs who have completed their coursework. These students showcase and sell their products/services in professional market environments, directly contributing to local economic growth and their own personal growth as young businesspeople.
“16 student businesses were launched in 2025 during the YBC Summer Market held at Better Generation. Alumni students got the opportunity to bring their businesses to life by selling their products, generating profit, networking, and gaining real-world entrepreneurial experience.”
Eligibility and Participation Pathways
➲ Enrol through a school-based CTSO chapter, after-school program, or the YBC Online Campus
➲ Complete TEA-aligned entrepreneurship and financial literacy coursework
➲ Compete in CTSO or community-based events and progress to Vendor Market participation
Key Program Benefits
➲ Statewide reach and year-round engagement for youth and young adults ages 12–25
➲ TEA-approved curriculum and CTSO structure
➲ Flexible participation options including in-school, after-school, and online pathways
➲ Applied learning through competitions, mentorship, and vendor market experiences
➲ Strong community and corporate partnerships that support student growth and opportunity
➲ YBC is supported by strong community and corporate partnerships, including financial institutions and statewide education partners.
YBC summer market
