Stories
Get BAK’D!
April 23, 2021 -
“Get BAK’D!” is something my sister and I would have never thought we would be telling our friends, families, and customers. This story actually starts back in April 2020 when COVID-19 was at its peak and no one had a clue what was happening. My sister, Jessica, was in her last semester of finishing her […]
School in the Time of the Coronavirus
January 7, 2021 -
With the start of the new year, we can all admit, that last year sure wasn’t easy thanks to the pandemic. COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on everyone across the globe and many organizations have had to adapt to the ever changing situation. Here at YELL, we realized just how much it would impact […]
Want to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs?
September 27, 2020 -
YELL is looking for engaging speakers to share their stories with our students and committed mentors who will guide our student teams build their business venture and compete in our year end Venture Challenge! (Due to COVID protocols, all speakers and mentors will work with us and our students virtually) If you’re interested or want […]
Youth Helping Youth
June 18, 2020 -
I feel the cool breeze against my cheeks. I scan the vibrant crowd, as 30 young community leaders compete in a leadership development exercise with the ultimate goal of getting to know one another. One of which sneaks up behind me to embrace me in a hug and say “Thank you. Thank you for organizing […]
Month of Giving Back – YELL Canada
December 16, 2019 -
YELL Founding Director Amit Sandhu explains how his organization partners with schools to support entrepreneurial learning.
WeForShe 2018 – Speak up, Step up and Act up!
December 4, 2018 -
YELL is excited to have sent 15 of our high school students to the 2018 WE FOR SHE Forum thanks again to the generosity of our community partners, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBoT). The conference took place in November 16th, 2018 at Vancouver Convention Centre. Held on an annual basis, WE FOR SHE is […]
YELL October/November 2018 Event Highlights
December 3, 2018 -
The past two months have been an event heavy and empowering experience for our YELL students, alumni and even us! YELL is always honoured when invited by partners to attend events like Sam Sullivan’s Public Salon and BC Chambers of Commerce’s Minister Lunch with Hon. Catherine McKenna. These events play an influential role in shaping […]
Under-20 entrepreneurs pitch their startups to business leaders at international trade forum
October 18, 2018 -
The BC Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual #TradeTalks event on 11th October, 2018. This was a half-day forum for BC Business leaders to take a closer look at Canada’s trade and export agenda, with key insight on CPTPP from Maryscott Greenwood. Eight YELL students got the opportunity to attend this amazing event and this […]
Where are the winners of last year’s Venture Challenge today?
May 28, 2018 -
MEET OUR 2017 VENTURE CHALLENGE WINNING TEAM “We have found success in the impact that we believe our organization will have on a local, national or even international stage.” Bee Buddies co-founder Muhammad-Mustafa Rashid. Exactly a year ago, grades 11 and 12 students Muhammad-Mustafa Rashid, Sofia Chang and Charles Van, were nervously preparing to pitch […]
What do you get when you mix salmon, high schools students and crickets?
May 16, 2018 -
“Our current dietary habits are destroying the environment and the well-being of our planet. Animal agriculture is responsible for 18% of greenhouse gas emissions, that’s more than the combined exhaust from all transportation. People need to be searching for sustainable protein replacements.” – Prize Catch, 2018 Venture Challenge winning team. With this in mind Griffin […]
