2025 Guppy Tank Pitch Challenge

Thanks to generous grant support from AT&T, students in YWCA Kids Place programs had the opportunity this year to learn about entrepreneurship and compete in our annual Guppy Tank Challenge to win gift cards and parties for their programs!

Following a small community judging panel, three site finalists were selected:

Robert Frost:  TEAM (The Endangered Animals Movement)

High Point Elementary: Next Door Nature

Vote for your favorite pitch below!

Winners will be announced 5/6!

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Thanks to generous grant support from AT&T, students in our YWCA Kids Place programs will learn about entrepreneurship to become better citizens, out-of-the-box thinkers, and confident leaders. Our Kids Place staff trained under Liz Nusken from the Ohio Afterschool Network to use and implement the WagiLabs curriculum. After learning the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to create their own pitches and participate in our third annual YWCA Kids Place Guppy Tank Pitch Challenge. Watch the video below to learn more about the challenge.

Mifflin Presbyterian Church: Unhoused Blessings

YWCA Kids Place entrepreneurs recognized at the national level

Audrey and Ashlyn’s “Clean Pet Machine” pitch took top honors in the 2024 Young Entrepreneur Institute’s National Pitch Challenge in the K-4 category. And, Lucas Strodbeck’s “Cool Comics” idea was also recognized nationally by the Young Entrepreneur Institute’s Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge. Congratulations to all the 2024 finalists and winners!

THE EXPANSION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION WITHIN THE YWCA KIDS PLACE PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM AT&T.