MBSYEP Summer Internship
$mart Hustle Summer Internship (MBSYEP)
An entrepreneurial internship immersion for 9th–12th graders living in Washington, DC. Want to have a fun summer while earning money? Spend your summer getting paid, growing your resume, and refining your entrepreneurial passion!
This 6-week program helps teens test business ideas, earn revenue, and develop community impact projects. Youth learn business development, finance, marketing, and present their ideas at our $1,000 Business Pitch competition.
- Design a revenue-generating creative business
- Meet local entrepreneurs & grow your network
- Improve confidence, creativity & leadership
- Gain real-world job readiness training
- Win up to $1,000 and earn digital credentials
Program Dates
Orientation: June 22, 2024 | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Internship: June 24 – August 2, 2024
$1,000 Pitch Day: July 12, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Celebration Showcase: August 3, 2024 | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Intern Spotlights
Bailey – Nails Untamed
Founder of a nail art and skincare line, Bailey shares her entrepreneurial journey and product creation process.
Deloris – Chill n Thrill
Deloris created a women’s safety keychain business inspired by real-world community needs.
Explore Past Programs
We’ve proudly hosted over 100 youth in our summer internship programs. From apparel and candle making to videography and e-commerce, our youth-led ventures continue to grow!
Past Pitch Highlights
See what our youth have accomplished in previous years! From pandemic pivots to polished presentations, these student entrepreneurs brought innovation and passion to life.
2021 Youth Pitch Highlights
Virtual pitches from our 2021 summer interns showcasing original youth-led business concepts during the pandemic.
2020 Youth Pitch Highlights
See how our interns launched businesses from home and adapted to a fully virtual program during COVID-19.
Program Recaps
Take a look back at highlights from past years of our youth entrepreneurship programs. These videos capture creativity, confidence, and community in action.<
A virtual-only summer program that showcased how students stayed creative and entrepreneurial from home during the pandemic.
An exciting summer of in-person workshops, vending events, and product showcases led by our talented young entrepreneurs.
One of our earliest summers launching youth businesses—see the roots of YEI’s innovative work in community-based entrepreneurship.