Ben & Jerry’s is a premier manufacturer of all natural ice cream, and has since its inception, been a leading business in terms of progressive values and social responsibility. It has a three-pronged Product-, Economic-, and Social-mission. Central to the Mission of Ben & Jerry’s is the belief that all three parts must thrive equally in a manner that commands deep respect for individuals in and outside the company and supports the communities of which they are a part.
Youth Venture is partnered with Ben & Jerry’s in their “Scoopers Making Change” (SMC) initiative. Through SMC, Ben & Jerry’s and Youth Venture provide an opportunity for young Scoop Shop employees through the U.S. and Canada to propose ideas for their own community-benefiting ventures. Those with the strongest ideas are flown to Ben & Jerry’s corporate headquarters for a week-long program designed to support their understanding of how to blend business and social responsibility, and to support them in creating and launching their ventures.