The collaborative Valley Innovation Project focuses on leveraging design thinking to solve real business problems for a local organization in the Snoqualmie Valley.
Students from both the Riverview and Snoqualmie Valley School Districts will be brought together to solve real business problems with the help of entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from a local featured business.
Students will be grouped in teams of four and matched with local professionals as their advisors and mentors. Together, these formed groups will meet at a Launch event to discover the business challenges, and begin to work toward solutions. During the week following, students and mentors will meet virtually to develop their solution and prepare to pitch their idea to panel of judges on the final Expo day.
During this challenge, students will have the opportunity to expand their collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills that will launch the next generation of entrepreneurs.
2024 VIP was a SUCCESS!
Take a look at this year’s VIP Student Entrepreneurs, VIP Team Mentors, and VIP Judges!
SNOQUALMIE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, are you ready to solve real-world
business challenges by using entrepreneurial thinking and innovation?
Why Attend?
Real-World Experience: Gain practical experience by working on actual business problems sourced from a local company.
Mentorship: Receive personalized guidance, support and feedback from experienced professionals who are passionate about helping students succeed.
Networking: Expand your professional network and connect with mentors, peers and potential employers in the Valley.
Skill Development: Develop critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills that are essential for success in today’s competitive business landscape in any career!
The commitment from each VIP Student Participant:
Availability to attend and actively participate in the entire VIP opportunity (from VIP Launch to the VIP Competition Expo)
Why Not Attend?!
JOIN US for a two-day event, where you will be grouped in teams and matched with
advisors and mentors to solve a business challenge from
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DATE & VENUE
Launch: Check back soon for the next VIP Launch date!
Competition Expo: Check back soon the next VIP Expo date!
Buses will be provided to take students to and from their school to the featured location.
Student Registration
Secure your spot at this transformative event by registering using
this registration form.
This (no-cost) opportunity is for ALL Snoqualmie Valley high school students.
Prizes for the top 3 teams innovative solutions!!
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable
experience, transferrable skills, and connect with industry mentors that will help you take your abilities to the next level!
Are you a professional and interested in volunteering with the Valley Innovation Project?
VIP Team Mentors Needed
Community professionals that are assigned to a student team for on site guidance on launch and expo date, and virtually available during the week to connect during team business meetings. (1-2 per mentors per team)
VIP Industry Consultants Needed
Industry professionals that can be contacted (virtual only – by email, calls, zooms) as needed for direction – available between the VIP launch date and VIP expo date
VIP Judges Needed
Valley leaders, local C-suites, and Professionals that will be judging the competition presentations on site during the VIP Expo date – 2 sessions (3-4 judges per session)
Something else you feel would be valuable to share with students for this project? Please let us know by telling us on the registration page!
Presented to you by: Empower Youth Network & SnoValley Innovation Center, in partnership with Riverview School
District, and the Snoqualmie Valley School District CTE Departments
If you have more questions or need additional information, please contact: Karla@EmpowerYouthNetwork.org, or reach out to your high school’s Career Technical Education (CTE) department for direct school information.