Join the Chino Valley Youth Programs Today and Make an Impact!

Empowering Youth: Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today

The Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Youth Programs provide students with hands-on learning experiences, business exposure, and leadership development opportunities. Through internships, competitions, workshops, and mentorship programs, we are shaping the next generation of professionals and entrepreneurs.

Why Join the Chino Valley Youth Programs?

  • Real-World Experience – Gain practical insights and skills through hands-on internships.
  • Entrepreneurial Development – Compete in pitch competitions and workshops to develop business acumen.
  • Leadership Skills – Work on community projects under the guidance of experienced mentors.
  • Professional Networking – Connect with business leaders and peers to build valuable professional relationships.

Our Youth Programs

Student Pathway Program – Unlock Internship Opportunities

Facilitating internships within the local business community, our program has placed 72 students in internships since August 2022. This initiative bridges the gap between education and real-world professional experience.

Apply for an Internship

Student Pitch Competition – Showcase Your Business Ideas

An annual “Shark Tank”-style competition where students pitch their innovative business ideas to a panel of business professionals. Participants receive feedback, mentorship, and potential funding for their ventures.

Sign Up for the Pitch Competition

Student Workshops – Learn from Industry Experts

Our workshops, in collaboration with Chamber member businesses, focus on developing entrepreneurial skills, business knowledge, and leadership qualities. These sessions are tailored to help students prepare for the workforce and business ownership.

Attend a Student Workshop

Student Leadership Program – Develop Leadership Skills

Aligned with the Chino Valley Leadership Collaborative, this program offers monthly meetings where students work with mentors to address community issues, develop strategic thinking, and enhance leadership capabilities.

Join the Leadership Program

Start Your Leadership Journey Today

If you are interested in being a part of our Youth Programs, please contact Youth Program Director, Nicole Tabatabai at ntabatabai@chinovalleychamber.com.

Student Pathway Program

Student Pathway Program

Through our Youth Pathways Program we are able to place students in internships provided by our business community. Since August 2022, we have secured 72 internships.

As a member, our internship placement program is available to you.

Student Pathway Program
Student Pitch Competition

Student Pitch Competition

Every year, CVCC hosts our Student Pitch Competition. A Shark Tank - style competition at which students pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges made up of our member businesses.

Student Pitch Competition
Workshops

Student Workshops

The Chino Valley Chamber is continuously working with member businesses on hosting student workshops to encourage the development of entrepreneurship in our region.

Workshops
Youth Programs

Student Leadership Program

Our Student Leadership program runs simultaneously with our Chino Valley Leadership Collaborative. Each month, student leaders meet and tackle issues in our community presented by mentors from our leadership collaborative and business community.

Youth Programs