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running your own business? Join the club
Young Change Agents’ Teens in Business Club is a free online community for teenagers who are starting, or thinking of starting, their own business. By joining the club, you can:
- Connect with ambitious young entrepreneurs and innovators.
- Get support from peers and industry mentors to bring your ideas to life with our monthly virtual master classes.
- Build confidence and skills to shape your future and make an impact with our free resources and support from the YCA team.
Sign up below to get the support to take your business to the next level.
CREATE YOUR FIRST BUSINESS WITH $20 BOSS
Got an idea you want to bring to life? The Young Change Agents $20 Boss Student Led Program supports young people aged 10 to 18 to turn their ideas into real businesses through 13 fun, self paced lessons.
You'll learn how to take your idea into action while creating a positive impact in the world. Complete the program in your own time from home, after school, during homeschooling, or in the holidays.
Back yourself, have a go, and see what you can create!
Where are you at?
Masterclass events
Masterclass events
I'm running a business
You’re already in business? That’s epic!
Let’s level up your journey.
Meet Patrick
Founder and CEO of Sweet Tooth Marshmallows
Youngest Food Producer in IGA
Enter the Teens In Business Awards
Where you have the opportunity to receive national recognition, video features, mentoring and funding (if selected as a winner or finalist) all entries recieve feedback and the opportunity to apply for mentoring support.
Shine in your community
Host a pop-up event, speak at your school, or connect with your local council to showcase your work. If you need support or inspiration to do this please send an email to hello@youngchangeagents.com.
Access funding
Submit an expression of Interest to apply for funding from Young Change Agents.
Follow our journey on social media
Follow Young Change Agents social media channels on Youtube, Instagram and TikTok and be inspired by the young people within our community or reach out if your business to be featured.
Get inspired
Be inspired and learn from other Entrepreneurial Youth via our Youtube Channel.
Grow with the club
Join the Teens in Business Club to connect with other young entrepreneurs and business people and get support to grow your business and access unique opportunities.
I have a business idea
You've got a spark! But are not sure where to go next.
Let’s help you turn it into something real.
Grab the tools
Download our Pitch Deck and Social Lean Canvas templates. Send it in for feedback!
Grow the club
Join the Teens in Business Club for masterclasses, events and resources.
Access funding
Submit your expression of Interest in receiving funding from Young Change Agents.
Make it official
Learn how to choose your business structure, register your name and ABN, and get your head around tax basics.
Get inspired
Check out real stories from young founders on YCA Youtube Channel
Speak to your school
Speak with your school about running a Young Change Agents program.
I have completed a Young Change Agents program
Now what?
You are just getting started.
$20 Boss Case Study
Whyalla Secondary College
Continue your idea
Use our templates and guides to take your social enterprise to the next level.
Join the Teens in Business Club
Join the Teens in Business Club for masterclasses, events and resources.
Get inspired
Revisit stories like Whyalla Secondary College’s $20 Boss case study on YCA Youtube Channel
Come up with something new
Join a National Youth Design Thinking Challenge Solve real-world problems through our Design Thinking Challenges.’
Speak to your school
Speak with your school about additional ways to develop your business, your entrepreneurial mindset, skillset, toolset.
I want to develop my entrepreneurial skills
You're curious, creative and ready to learn
Welcome!
Take on a challenge
Join a National Youth Design Thinking Challenge Solve real-world problems through our Design Thinking Challenges.’
Start with $20 Boss
Our national program helps you launch a business with just $20. Student-led version coming in 2025!
Find us on Youtube
Be inspired and learn from Entrepreneurial Youth on YCA Youtube Channel
Find a role model
Be inspired by our Teens in Business winners and finalists
Speak to your school
Speak with your school about running a Young Change Agents program.