What is YEPS?
YEPS is a close-knit, weekly peer group (4–7 members) for students in Grades 8–12 in Langley, BC. We focus on developing communication skills, analyzing real industry trends, and building hands-on mini businesses together.
Session Structure (2 Hours Weekly)
Typical Session Schedule (2 Hours)
0:00 - 0:15 | Settle & Dream Check-In
Arrive, connect to Wi-Fi, and open up. Each member restates their long-term target out loud to lock in focus and build momentum.
0:15 - 1:00| Industry Deep Dive & Market Research
15 minutes of hands-on research on laptops/tablets exploring the week's voted topic, followed by 30 minutes of breakdown: market gaps, trends, and real-world micro/macro impacts.
1:00 - 1:15 | Task Selection & Accountability
Each member selects two specific, actionable tasks they commit to finishing for their personal project before the next meeting.
1:15 - 1:55 | Social Decompress & Free Time
35–40 minutes to decompress, collaborate on ideas, play games, or keep building. This is where real trust, friendships, and organic networking form.
1:55 - 2:00 | Final Re-Commitment
Quick circle back to restate weekly commitments before heading out.
Why this Day structure
I structured the typical day this way because restating dreams at the beginning helps people remember them and keeps the research and tasks pointed toward making them real. Looking at different industries builds knowledge and can spark ideas for anyone who doesn’t have a business yet. Choosing two concrete tasks creates accountability and real momentum. Free time near the end lets the learning settle while people build trust and friendship with each other.
Practical Details
This group is designed for the grade range of Grades 8–12. The group size is 4-7 people max. the location area is around Langley City. The exact location is shared with those wjo will particiapte. the session length is always about 2 hours. The first session of YEOS is free, to garner interest in the program and test freasibility. What to bring: laptop or tablet preferred (phones not used during research); if you don’t have one, you can share with someone. Feel free to bring a card game or something for the free period.
About the Host
Hi, I’m Sophia, and I'm a homeschooled student in Langley, BC. I created YEPS because I wanted to build a tight-knit space for teens to practice real-world communication skills, analyze modern business trends, and create real businesses that create real profit, and could be scaled throughout a YEPS members life (although i can't guarentee succsess- busniess is business after all!).
I focus on keeping our weekly sessions practical, low-drama, and high-value so everyone in the squad can sharpen their confidence and move their personal projects forward. If you (the teen) or your child (parent of the teen) are euntrepraneurial but are stuck in a loop of planning and prep, or a kid with a dream and feeling the 9 to 5 just wont cut it, then YEPS is for you! I myself am a kid with a dream, who knows the 9 to 5 wont work, and usually stuck in the planning loop. Join me on a wealth building journey to our dream!
Free Preview Session
Interested in seeing how a session runs? The first group meeting is 100% free for anyone looking to check out if this is right for them.
Register for YEPS's first meeting!