About this Event
From Dreams to Dollars: Youth Entrepreneurship Conference
From Dreams to Dollars is a youth entrepreneurship conference designed for middle school students, paired with a concurrent parent workshop focused on artificial intelligence (AI) usage and executive functioning support.While students participate in a structured conference experience including workshops and a keynote, parents and caregivers will engage in a separate learning session focused on practical tools to support students academically and organizationally in a rapidly changing digital world.
Date & TimeSaturday, April 18, 2026
Youth Conference: 1:00–4:00 PM
Parent Workshop: 1:00–4:00 PM
YOUTH CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Workshop 1: Dream Big, Start SmartDescription: Students explore what entrepreneurship really means and how ideas turn into opportunities. This session helps students think creatively, identify problems they can solve, and begin imagining what a business or project of their own could look like.
Workshop 2: How Money Really WorksDescription: This workshop introduces students to the basics of money management, earning, saving, and spending. Students learn how money flows in a business and in everyday life, helping them build healthy financial habits early.
Workshop 3: The Jobs of TomorrowDescription: Students examine how careers are changing and what skills will matter in the future. This session focuses on adaptability, technology awareness, and connecting personal strengths to future career paths.
Workshop 4: What Are You Good At?Students identify their strengths, interests, and talents and learn how these can translate into real-world opportunities. This workshop builds confidence and helps students see value in their unique skills.
PARENT WORKSHOP: AI USAGE & EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SUPPORT
Description:This interactive parent workshop focuses on understanding how students are using AI tools and how families can guide responsible, effective use for learning. Parents will also learn practical executive functioning strategies to support organization, planning, time management, and follow-through at home and school.This concurrent workshop is designed for parents and caregivers and focuses on:
- Understanding how students are using AI tools
- Responsible and effective AI use for learning
- Executive functioning strategies to support organization, planning, and follow-through at home and school
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Harper's Choice Middle School, 5450 Beaverkill Road, Columbia, United States
USD 0.00
