At the Youth Venture Hub, we spark confidence, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit in rural youth through hands‑on, real‑world business experiences. Join us as we shape future community leaders and changemakers!
Black Swan Center for Excellence empowers rural youth in Southside Virginia through hands‑on entrepreneurship training at the Youth Venture Hub. We bridge the gap between classroom learning and real‑world skills, teaching financial literacy, problem‑solving, and leadership while fostering friendships and community connections. Our programs turn everyday challenges into opportunities for growth and economic mobility.
Youth showcase their ventures at our annual Children’s Business Fair, where they gain real customer experience and celebrate their hard work. We are always seeking local businesses and community partners who believe in investing in the brain trust of our future leaders and want to support programs that build food security, sustainability, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Our programs combine hands‑on microbusinesses with community engagement, cultivating friendships, financial independence, sustainability, and workforce skills.
Entrepreneurship program for youth 7–17 builds life skills, peer connections, and confidence through enterprise ventures
Through homesteading enterprises, we build the brain trust of tomorrow’s leaders and inspire entrepreneurial innovation.
Our flagship program delivers fresh produce to food desert communities, promoting health, and entrepreneurial pathways.
One-day marketplace for youth ages 7–17 to showcase, sell, and celebrate their own products and business ideas.
Based in beautiful Boydton and serving Southside Virginia, our mission is to empower youth from underserved and low‑access communities to become skilled, confident entrepreneurs. Through real‑world, youth‑centered microbusiness opportunities—from vending and gardening to poultry and honey—we inspire the next generation of business leaders. By bridging educational gaps we help youth build sustainable futures and contribute to the resilience of their families and neighborhoods.
Learn and register for the Children's Business Fair