YEA Manhattan Beach is a part of the international YEAUSA.org program. We turn students into CEOs! YEA!
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is brought to you by the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce and has been a premiere program of the Chamber since 2015. is a groundbreaking and exciting year long class that transforms middle and high school students into real, confident entrepreneurs. Throughout the class, students develop business ideas, write business plans, conduct market research, pitch
07/17/2026
Mira Costa Senior Calista Yun Places 3rd in Prestigious Business Competition | Manhattan Beach CA - Manhattan Beach News - MB News A Manhattan Beach teen turned her equine passion into a nationally recognized business, securing top-three honors at the YEA! Nationals with her gourmet horse-treat company.
06/16/2026
Congratulations to Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce YEA! 2026 grad Calista Yun for her 3rd place at the National Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) competition! Her business, TuffCookieCo.com, is making waves in the horse treat market! We are so proud of her and the work she's done. Oh, the places she'll go!
Kids Creations is back with their annual holiday sale! Students from 2nd-8th grade will be practicing entrepreneurship and selling their goods tomorrow, November 22, from 3-6, on the sidewalk outside the Fire Station. See what kids are doing near you! Support local, support kids, support Young Entrepreneurs!
10/19/2025
4 in 5 hiring managers say high schoolers not prepared for workforce A majority of 500 hiring managers surveyed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce say there should be more business courses in high school.
10/02/2025
YEA grads will be prepared for the workforce!
We are excited to begin the YEA class of 2026 next week. This year we are particularly excited to have our own alumni, Camilia Rowshan, coming back to speak about her USC business degree and subsequent e-commerce business. It's going to be an exciting year!
4 in 5 hiring managers say high schoolers not prepared for workforce A majority of 500 hiring managers surveyed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce say there should be more business courses in high school.
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! Applications due 9/22/25. Interviews that week!
Start your entrepreneurial journey today! Class meets Wednesdays from 4:30-7:30 from October through April. Accepting students grades 6-12.
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Apply to YEA today! Class meets Wednesdays from 4:30-7:30 from October through April
Applications due September 17. Interviews the following week.
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08/27/2025
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05/18/2025
Manhattan Beach Students Earn National Honors | Manhattan Beach CA - Manhattan Beach News - MB News See how Manhattan Beach students are making their mark in national competitions from academics to athletics.