YELIC FOUNDATION · LEARN BY DOING
Discover your strengths. Turn ideas into action. Build skills for school, work, and life.
A place to explore.
A community to grow with.
01 | OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make practical education affordable and accessible, empowering high school and college students to discover their strengths, build confidence, and shape their futures. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and connections with industry leaders locally, nationally, and globally, we help young people develop the skills to thrive in school, work, and life.
02 | OUR PROGRAMS
Learning that connects the classroom
with the world beyond it.
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Young Founder Lab
Turn ideas into action. Learn to identify problems, understand customers, build a business concept, and pitch with confidence through hands-on projects and guidance from entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
Mini-MBA is a non-degree educational program, not an MBA qualification.
Explore how AI and AI agents can turn ideas into action. Learn to use these tools thoughtfully to research opportunities, develop business concepts, and create practical solutions.
High-quality SAT preparation at a price more families can afford. We’ve identified exceptional tutors and secured affordable rates to help students strengthen their skills and prepare with confidence.
Connect with college students and young professionals for candid conversations about choosing a major, navigating college, and starting a career. Learn from their experiences and explore your own path.
Learn how organizations work and how to lead a team. Practice setting goals, assigning responsibilities, making decisions, and working together to turn plans into results.
Negotiation happens every day, from small requests to important decisions. Learn to understand different perspectives, communicate your needs, and work toward mutually beneficial outcomes.
Learn to tell your story, communicate your strengths, and answer questions with confidence. Build interviewing skills for college admissions, internships, and future careers.
Build the skills to connect and collaborate across cultures. Explore different communication styles, perspectives, and approaches to decision-making, helping you navigate college, work, and everyday life with empathy and confidence.
03 | UPCOMING EVENTS
A special Thanksgiving weekend event at a beautiful venue. Discover your strengths, build confidence, and connect with peers and mentors. Enjoy refreshments, lively performances, and make lasting memories.
Register freeOpen to students, families, educators, and community members.
Registration opens in Google Forms.
Tap the agenda to enlarge. A readable text schedule is below.
Check-in
Opening Remarks & Welcome
Student Venture Pitch Showcase
Break
Zumba
Awards & Recognition
Celebrate student ideas, teamwork, and growth.
College & Beyond: Panel Discussion
What we wish we’d known: college to early careers.
College Interview Skills
What students and families need to know.
Mock Interview Lab
Practice your answers and get personalized feedback.
Concurrent with “Zumba, Latin, K-pop” Performance & Networking
All times are p.m., Eastern Time.
04 | ABOUT US
Students. Parents. Educators. Mentors.
Different experiences. A shared purpose.
YELIC Foundation is a nonprofit founded by a group of students and parents who believe practical education should begin early and be affordable and accessible to all.
We bring young people together with educators, industry professionals, and mentors to learn by doing, explore their interests, and prepare for life beyond the classroom.
05 | GET INVOLVED
Please Zelle your donation to giving@yelic.org & Thank you for your generous support!
Interested in membership, future programs, and events? Discover opportunities to learn, connect, and participate.
Complete the sign-up formShare your time, experience, or expertise to help young people learn and grow.
join@yelic.orgQuestions about our programs or events?
hello@yelic.org