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About Last Week…Award for Outstanding Youth Organisation of 2024

GEW 2024 Theme!

GEW 2024 Theme: "Entrepreneurship is for Everyone" In 2024, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) celebrates the theme “Entrepreneurship is for Everyone”, a powerful statement reflecting the inclusive nature of entrepreneurship and its potential to transform lives, regardless of background, geography, or industry. In the local context of Trinidad...

Recruitment: Donor Program Coordinator

Interested in joining our team? Download Full Job Description here PurposeTo facilitate the realization of YBTT's annual revenue-generation objectives by crafting, coordinating, and reporting on the yearly Donor Relations work plan. This role includes maintaining precise and current donor records, delivering data analysis and reports, and nurturing...

Growth Series Recap

The Business Growth Online Workshop Series is designed for entrepreneurs in the growth stage. It consists of three workshops focusing on building an international brand, digitalizing businesses for growth, and navigating the complexities of exporting for the first time. Each session features insights from experienced...

Building Trust in a Mentoring Relationship

Trust is the backbone of any successful mentoring relationship, especially in volunteer business mentorship. For young entrepreneurs, having a trustworthy mentor can be a game-changer. At YBTT, we emphasize the importance of building trust between mentors and mentees to foster meaningful and impactful mentoring experiences....

Starting with Personal Stocktaking

The Personal Stocktaking Profile isn’t just a checklist; it’s a deep dive into what makes you tick as an entrepreneur. This is one of the first tools developed by entrepreneurs within the JumpSTART Incubator and is based on the theory of effectuation. It's designed to...

Charting a Sustainable Future through Entrepreneurship

In 2023, YBTT embarked on a transformative journey, guided by a bold purpose: "Building a sustainable future through entrepreneurship." This isn't just a tagline; it's our unwavering commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and nurturing businesses that fuel innovation, economic prosperity, and social progress. Our ambitious goals Drive Economic...

Our Journey in Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development

YBTT's story in 2023 is one of fostering a brighter future through sustainable entrepreneurship. Propelling entrepreneurs to embrace circular economy principles, integrate social responsibility, and make a positive impact on our communities and the planet. Waste Management Accelerator Our Waste Management Accelerator, in collaboration with Circulate Capital and...

Sparking Young Minds: Igniting the Entrepreneurial Spirit

On a mission to spark the entrepreneurial flame in young minds YBTT is on a mission to spark the entrepreneurial flame in young minds, not just within our core 18-35 target group, but even earlier, amongst secondary school students. We believe every dream deserves a chance...

JumpSTART Your Business Dream: Igniting Success

YBTT's JumpSTART programme is your springboard to business dreams. Fueled by Effectuation, Design Thinking, and the Business Model Canvas, JumpSTART equips you to transform ideas into thriving ventures.The programme offered a comprehensive package of:Practical Training: Gain valuable skills through interactive workshops covering marketing, finance, and...