Aspiring Youth Academy (AYA): Igniting Possibility Since 2014
At Aspiring Youth Academy (AYA), we don’t just teach—we empower. Since 2014, we’ve equipped hundreds of Arizona’s Title I teens with the tools of entrepreneurship, leadership, and financial literacy, helping them break barriers and step confidently into their futures.
These students are the innovators, leaders, and changemakers of tomorrow. With your support, we can continue to open doors that once seemed closed.
What Your Gift Makes Possible
Every program at AYA is offered 100% free to students, thanks to donors like you:
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Spring Innovation Camp – Teen-led business pitch competition at Friendly Pines Camp
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Innovation Hub (with ASU) – 12 hands-on entrepreneurship courses tackling real-world challenges
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Future Innovators Mentorship – One-on-one guidance from professionals shaping tomorrow’s leaders
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Innovator’s Circle – Monthly workshops where teens transform their passions into ventures
Double Your Impact—At No Cost to You
Your donation not only funds these life-changing opportunities, it also qualifies for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit.
For the 2025 tax year, you can receive a dollar-for-dollar credit of up to:
No need to itemize—your gift creates lasting impact while reducing your state tax bill.
Join Us in Sparking Dreams
Every dollar you give helps light the path for a teen with ambition but limited resources. Together, we are building bold, confident leaders who will shape our communities for generations to come.
? Donate today. Spark a dream. Change a life.
To learn more about AYA and how we elevate teens, view this video here.