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Discover BEI

Elementary students smile in front of their lemonade stand

Cultivating Young Entrepreneurs with Passion for a Purpose

Discover BEI (Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation) is the Bay Area's only K-12 business program. VCES students learn the ins and outs of starting their own business through Lemonade Day - a nationwide program that is as fun as it is educational.  As a part of a BEI K-12 mentorship program, BEI high school students also use this opportunity to mentor and guide our budding entrepreneurs during the after-school program. 

Through BEI programs, VCES students develop their creative thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. BEI programs provide hands-on, project-based learning opportunities grounded in biblical principles while introducing the concepts of entrepreneurship.

Programs

  • Lemonade Day - an experiential program that teaches students how to start and operate a lemonade stand
  • The Young Expressionists - Valley Christian High School students provide after-school and summer programs in a variety of subjects such as story creation, writing, science, etc.
  • Design Thinking 5th Grade Elective - introduces the concept of creative problem solving through a five-step design thinking process

With an emphasis on “serving others,” all proceeds generated by students are donated to a Christian charity and the value of giving to others is woven into the curriculum. BEI high school students mentor, instruct and guide our budding entrepreneurs and innovators during the after-school programs.