Your Future
Starts Here.

No lectures. No busywork. Just real industry pros, career skills that actually matter,
and a chance to stack wins — all before lunch.

Register Now — Spots Go Fast

Pick Your Path — 4 Career Tracks

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Business development, pitch training & startup strategy

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Tech, AI & Cyber Careers

AI, cybersecurity, coding pathways & tech certifications

Professional Skills & Workforce Readiness

Resume prep, mock interviews, healthcare & trades

Creative Economy & Media

Content creation, branding, media production & esports

⚡ Alief ISD Exclusive

YEW Youth Fest 2026

YOURFUTURESTARTS HERE.

No lectures. No busywork. Just real industry pros, career skills that actually matter, and a chance to stack wins — all before lunch. This is the event your resume's been waiting for.

📅  Wed, April 22, 2026 ⏰  8:30 AM – 12:50 PM 🔥  100 Spots Only

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Startup strategy, business planning & pitch training with real mentors

Tech, AI & Cyber Careers

AI, cybersecurity, coding pathways & tech certifications

Professional Skills & Workforce Readiness

Resume prep, mock interviews, healthcare & trades

Creative Economy & Media

Content creation, branding, media production & esports

What You'll Get

💰
Financial Literacy Workshop — ft. JPMorgan Chase

Learn how money ACTUALLY works. Budgeting, credit, investing — the stuff they don't teach in class.

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Student Pitch Competition

Got a business idea? Present it to real judges for prizes and mentorship. Your move.

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20+ Industry Pros & Mentors

Connect with entrepreneurs, tech leaders, and community leaders who've done it for real.

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Two Hands-On Career Track Sessions

You pick two tracks. Rotate through workshops built around YOUR interests and goals.

Ready to Level Up?

Whether you're building a business, breaking into tech, or figuring out your next move —
YEW Fest gives you the tools, the connections, and the confidence to get there.

🎓  Open to Alief ISD Students — Grades 10, 11 & 12 Only
Register Now — Spots Go Fast →

Presented by Equiliberty Community Impact Foundation × Alief ISD

Choose Your Registration

Attend the full YEW Youth Fest experience or compete in the Pitch Competition — or do both! Only 100 spots total — don't sleep on it.

Youth Fest General Registration

Get in the room where it happens. Pick two career tracks, learn from real pros, and walk away with skills that actually matter.

  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation — Startup strategy & pitch training
  • Tech, AI & Cyber Careers — AI, cybersecurity & coding pathways
  • Professional Skills — Resume prep, mock interviews & trades
  • Creative Economy & Media — Content creation, branding & esports

Two tracks + a Financial Literacy Plenary session powered by JPMorgan Chase.

Separate Registration Required

Youth Fest Pitch Competition

Got a business idea? This is your shot. Register separately to pitch in front of real industry judges for prizes, mentorship, and community recognition.

6–10 finalists get mandatory pitch coaching before the live competition. 3 minutes. One stage. Your move.

Spots are limited. Applications close 2 weeks before the event.

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Youth Fest 2026 — General Registration

Complete the form below to register for YEW Youth Fest on April 22, 2026. All fields marked with * are required.

Student Information

Career Track Selection

Students will rotate through two of the four career tracks.

Future Program Interest

Parent/Guardian Information

Consent & Agreements

Youth Fest Pitch Competition 2026

3-Minute Pitch Competition — Present your business idea to a panel of industry judges for prizes, mentorship opportunities, and community recognition. Selected finalists (6–10 students) will receive mandatory pitch coaching before the live competition.

Note: This is a separate registration from general Youth Fest attendance. You may attend Youth Fest tracks without competing, but pitching requires this dedicated application.

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Business / Idea Details

0 / 150 words minimum

Judging Criteria

  • Clarity of Problem & Solution (20%)
  • Innovation & Creativity (20%)
  • Market Understanding (15%)
  • Feasibility & Execution Plan (15%)
  • Confidence & Presentation Skills (15%)
  • Impact & Community Relevance (15%)

Consent & Commitments

Career Pathway Tracks

Students rotate through two of the four career tracks plus a Financial Literacy Plenary session.

1. Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Business development, pitch training, startup strategy, and youth business competition.

2. Technology, AI & Cyber Careers

Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, coding pathways, engineering careers, and tech certification exposure.

3. Professional Skills & Workforce Readiness

Resume development, mock interviews, healthcare careers, skilled trades, logistics, military, and corporate career pathways.

4. Creative Economy & Media

Digital content creation, branding, marketing, media production, esports, and creative entrepreneurship.