Our fourth annual RISE Teen Entrepreneurship Program is here!
Participants will receive mentorship from industry professionals, develop a small business plan, and pitch their ideas to a panel of local entrepreneurs in a Shark Tank-style competition. Aspiring entrepreneurs residing in Gwinnett County who are 13-19 years old are invited to apply.
The deadline to apply is Monday, January 5th, 2026.
*Participants must have reliable transportation to and from each session.
RISE Program
RISE Program Location:
Gwinnett County Public Library
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
56 Neal Blvd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046-5874
RISE Program Dates & Times:
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11 am – 2 pm
Thursday, March 13, 2026, 5 – 7:45 pm
Pitch Competition & Awards Ceremony:
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Entrepreneurship at the Learning Labs
The Learning Labs are community maker spaces to create, collaborate, and share digital content. Library cardholders 13 years of age and older have access to nine maker spaces across the county to explore entrepreneurial interests. Our technology includes laser printers, digital cameras, podcasting mixers, sewing machines, software, and more. All of this is industry-leading and FREE! Young entrepreneurs can develop their ideas using our maker spaces and then promote their businesses on free sites like Etsy, Fiverr, Instagram, WordPress, and YouTube.
- 3D Printers
- Laser Printers
- Recording studios
- Digital Cameras
- Podcasting Mixers
- Sewing Machines
- Adobe Creative Cloud Software
- Cricut Cutters and more!
Access to our Learning Labs is free with a library card. Out-of-county patrons can purchase a full-access library card for $40 a year.
