Launching Newcastle’s First Young Entrepreneurs Hub (YEH)

A space for all young leaders, creatives, innovators, or inventors.

Our Young Entrepreneurs Hub has been designed to help young people bring their business ideas to life. Hosted at the Newcastle Digital Library, and facilitated by the YEH team, this is a great opportunity for young people looking to bring their business ideas to life.  Throughout the year we host a series of programs for young people to participate in. At each program, participants receive tailored support from the YEH Team, access to industry mentors, and opportunities to join specialised masterclasses to help them with their business. 

With a program designed by young people, for young people, the Young Entrepreneurs Hub is a great way for you to get started on your business journey. 

Program Includes:

Monthly 2 hour session “Up Hustle” workshops that will take you through a start-up journey
Individual Mentoring Nationally Accredited training unit (optional)
Special guest speakers and amazing facilitators
Access to great technology, podcast rooms, digital printers, and industry experts.

Our aim is to provide you with:

Access to real entrepreneurs
The skills to build and run your own business
Work on exciting entrepreneurship projects
Build and grow their network beyond the boundaries of school

Monthly Sessions

Aug 11 - 4-6pm - Budgeting and Funding
Aug 25 - 4-6pm - Marketing
Sept 8 - 5-7pm - Legals and IP
Sept 29 - 5-7pm - Professional Networking and Professional Development
Oct 6 - 5-7pm - Storytelling, Presenting and Pitching
Oct 20 5-7pm - Preparing For the Young Business Mind

Due to the Queen's Public Holiday on 22nd Sept, the Professional Networking and Professional Development workshop has been postponed to the 29th Sept and will be held at The Newcastle Digital Library, Stewart Ave, Newcastle.

Eligibility

You must be between 15-25 years of age
Want to build new skills,
meet great people and make connections
Have a business or social idea that you want to launch (if you don’t that’s ok too, we can help you develop one)

Join us and learn how you can turn those ideas/dreams into a reality and develop essential job and life skills.

Proudly Sponsored by:

Newcastle City Council and Hunter Futurepreneurs