The Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge is a virtual pitch contest for ​students
in Hawaiʻi in grades K-12.
It is a simple set of activities that help youth learn creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills.

✨ 2023 Pitch Challenge ​✨ 

The Pitch Challenge teaches essential workforce readiness skills and helps kids develop a mindset for 21st-century careers whether or not they become an entrepreneur.

​Any youth enrolled in K-12 can participate! Youth can participate with their Out-of-School Time Program, School, or on their own (with the help of parents/guardians). Educators and parents can download the FREE Pitch Challenge Toolkit below!

Pitch challenge toolkit

✨ Winners ​✨ 

Congratulations to our winners!

1st place

2nd place

Sensi-Vape
King Intermediate School After-School All-Stars Hawaii, Grade 8.

Team VermiTEA
​Kailua Intermediate School, Grade 8.

3rd place

Pay2Play
​Waiākea Intermediate School After-School All-Stars Hawaii, Grade 6.

✨Video Superlatives​✨

• Most Out-of-box Thinking - Space Medic - Job Offering, Washington Middle School After-School All-Stars Hawaii Grade 6.
• Most Funny - David’s Boom Broom, Waialua High & Intermediate School After-School All-Stars Hawaii Grade 7.
• Most Engaging  - Sensi-Vape, King Intermediate School After-School All-Stars Hawaii, Grade 8.
• Most Enthusiastic  - Veterinarian Teacher, Kalakaua After-School All-Stars Hawaii Grade 8.
• Most Inspiring - Veterinary Pediatric Documentary Director Job, Jarrett Middle School After-School All-Stars Hawaii Grade 8.
• Most likely to Win a Deal on Shark Tank - Pay2Play, Waiākea Intermediate School After-School All-Stars Hawaii, Grade 6.

Watch All Videos Here

✨ Virtual Pitch Showcase ✨ ​
Missed the showcase? Want to watch again?

🔁 Replay YE Pitch Challenge Showcase

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For questions or concerns about the Virtual Young Entreprenuer Pitch Challenge and Showcase, please contact
​Sheryll Famularcano at [email protected].