Creative Innovators empowers youth to dream boldly, create confidently, and turn their ideas into real-world ventures. Through hands-on workshops, creative projects, and entrepreneurship programs, we equip young creators with the tools to build their own futures.
WHAT WE DO
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Entrepreneurship Training
Our Entrepreneurship Training equips youth with practical tools for economic empowerment. The program integrates financial literacy, business planning, product development, marketing skills, and real-world selling opportunities. Participants gain measurable outcomes in leadership, creativity, and business readiness—directly supporting community development goals.
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Business Market
The Youth Business Market is a youth entrepreneurship initiative that prepares young people for future economic success. Through product creation, branding, marketing, and real selling experiences, participants develop financial literacy, leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills. The program provides a safe, supportive environment for young entrepreneurs to explore business ownership.
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Creative Workshops
Our Creative Workshops provide skill-based creative learning experiences for youth. Through structured hands-on activities: ranging from arts and crafts to product design, participants build creative thinking, fine motor skills, and problem-solving abilities. These workshops support youth development, STEAM learning, and community engagement outcomes.
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Make A Gift DIY
Make A Gift DIY provides youth with hands-on creative training in design, craftsmanship, and presentation. Participants apply these skills to create a thoughtful, handmade gift for a loved one. This workshop builds creativity, fine motor skills, emotional expression, and confidence while strengthening family and community connections.
Inspiring Young Creative Thinkers
A hands-on learning space where kids explore their imagination, build new skills, and bring their ideas to life. Through fun, creative activities and project-based learning, we encourage young creators to think boldly, experiment freely, and grow with confidence.
Contact us.
minneapoliscbf@gmail.com
Meet the Founder – Latoya
Latoya is a nonprofit educator, author, and founder of Creative Innovators. She is passionate about empowering youth to explore creativity, entrepreneurship, and leadership through hands-on learning.
Latoya’s dedication to youth programs was recognized with an Award of Appreciation from the Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board (Hawthorne Huddle 2025), honoring her commitment to fostering innovation and opportunity for young people.