• Oct. 12: Teen Meetup @AMY Atelier – “Fashion, Style & Startups”

    ✨ Fashion Meets Entrepreneurship ✨Join us at the iconic Amy Atelier boutique in Old Town Scottsdale for an exclusive look at the world of fashion, business, and personal style! 👗 What’s in Store? Meet Amy Yount, founder of Amy Atelier, and hear how she built her standout brand. Discover what it really takes to run […]

  • Community Luncheon

    Join us! Join us for the Aspiring Youth Academy Invest in Innovation Community Luncheon! This in-person event will be held at the Arizona Country Club on East Orange Blossom Lane, in the vibrant city of Phoenix, AZ, USA. Start your day off right by connecting with like-minded individuals who share a passion for supporting and […]

  • Nov. 13: Teen Meetup -Beyond the Menu

    Learn about restaurant entrepreneurship with local business leader and co-founder Lauren Bailey. You will  get the chance to: Meet Lauren Bailey and hear her incredible story Network with other entrepreneurial teens Build community Enjoy FREE food at Joyride!   About Lauren Bailey Co-Founder & CEO of Postino & Upward Projects Lauren Bailey is the Co-Founder […]

    Free
  • Farm-to-Table Teen Experience – Teen Meet-up

    "Farm-to-Table" Teen Experience with Katie Leonard & Reece Robbins.  Join us for a hands-on, heart-fueled day of wellness and innovation with Katie Leonard and Reece Robbins, two inspiring entrepreneurs in the cooking, health, and fitness space! Teens will visit the Uptown Farmers Market to connect with local growers, explore seasonal ingredients, and learn how passion and purpose can grow […]

  • Movement + Mindset Fitness & Entrepreneurship with Katie Leonard

    Join us on Saturday, January 10 from 10 - Noon, for a high-energy, circuit-style workout led by wellness entrepreneur Katie Leonard. This session blends bands, dumbbells, and agility ladders for a mix of strength, speed, and endurance. Expect squats, lunges, curls, skaters, ladder runs, and more — all set to motivating music in a Tabata-inspired […]

  • Money Moments – AYA Winter Financial Literacy Cohort

    "Money Moments" Powered by MidFirst Bank 4-Week Financial Literacy Cohort for Teens! Hosted By: Aspiring Youth Academy & MidFirst Bank Connect with other teens and learn the money topics they don’t always teach in school. For High School Teens (Ages 13–18) Family members are welcome to learn together! Join virtually from anywhere OR attend in […]

  • Innovator Circle: Art & Entrepreneurship Welding Workshop

    The Walter Hive 6435 E. Thomas Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join John Elvis Taska, a mixed-media and industrial artist, educator, and community builder based in Tempe, for a hands-on Art & Entrepreneurship Welding Workshop! As Shop Manager at The Walter […]

    Free
  • 2026 Financial Education Festival

    Skysong 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd, Ste #151 (1951), Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join Us for the Annual AYA Financial Education Festival Cost: Free Date: April 25, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: SkySong 1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 151 (1951), […]

  • Innovator Circle: Golf, Leadership & Entrepreneurship

    Papago Golf Course 5595 E Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Aspiring Youth Academy, in partnership with First Tee – Phoenix, invites high school students to a hands-on Innovator Circle focused on golf, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Teens will learn golfing fundamentals, […]

  • Money Smart Summer Financial Literacy Cohort

    Aspiring Youth Academy 917 E. Sheridan St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Money Smart Summer Financial Literacy Cohort Powered by Enterprise Bank & Trust Aspiring Youth Academy (AYA), in partnership with Enterprise Bank & Trust, is proud to offer the Money Smart Summer Financial Literacy Cohort—a 6-week, no-cost program designed to equip teens with real-world money skills that last a lifetime. This engaging and interactive experience is open to teens ages 13–18 and their families, combining live virtual sessions with two in-person finale workshops to bring learning to life. Program Schedule All virtual sessions take place from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Session 1: Tuesday, June 30 Session 2: Tuesday, July 7 Session […]