A focused program with time to build
Free for St. Louis County students ages 14–18
Build an idea. Learn the business. Take your next step.
The CreatorLaunch Student Business Program gives young people 12 weeks of coaching, hands-on project time, equipment, and practical support to explore entrepreneurship and develop a business idea.
No experience neededBring an idea, a hobby, or just your curiosity
Laptops providedStudents do not need to own a computer
Project supportUp to $500 in approved business purchases
You do not need the perfect idea before you begin.Start with curiosity
weeks to build
Learn, test, improve, and presentProgram at a glance
Small group. Real work. Practical support.
Students meet twice a week and move from exploring an idea to making decisions, testing their approach, and preparing to share what they built.
Two two-hour sessions each week
Small groups with room for support
No program cost for students or families
What students learn
Learn it by building it.
Each session combines clear instruction with time to work on your own project. Coaches help turn big goals into manageable next steps.
See the full programDevelop an idea
Explore your interests, identify a problem, and shape a product or service.
Understand customers
Ask useful questions, listen to feedback, and improve what you plan to offer.
Manage money
Build a budget, understand expenses and revenue, and make pricing decisions.
Build a brand
Choose how your business should look, sound, and explain what it offers.
Market your work
Practice reaching customers and communicating why your idea is useful.
Plan what comes next
Set realistic goals, organize tasks, and work through challenges as you build.
Support included
You bring the effort. We help with the tools.
Instruction, coaching, laptops, program materials, and approved project purchases are provided at no cost. Students can focus on learning and building.
Up to $500 in approved purchases
CreatorLaunch buys approved supplies, materials, domains, or tools directly. This is not a cash payment.
Laptops during every session
Students do not need to own a computer to participate.
Coaches and a group of eight
Ask questions, work through decisions, and learn alongside other students.
For students and families
Progress matters more than perfection.
The program is for students with a business idea, a hobby they may want to grow, or no idea yet. Starting a profitable business is not required for success. Learning, thoughtful effort, and following through matter.
Open to ages 14–18 who live in St. Louis County
No previous business experience required
Ends with a showcase of each student’s work and learning
Students leave with a plan, budget, decision-making experience, and next steps
CreatorGames
Practice money decisions through play.
Explore free games that make entrepreneurship, careers, and financial choices easier to understand.
Explore CreatorGamesEntrepreneurship
Budgeting
Credit
Investing
Insurance
Careers
Upcoming groups
Want to know when enrollment opens?
Session dates, locations, and enrollment details will be announced as arrangements are finalized. Students and families can contact us now to ask questions or request updates.