Valuable knowledge and skills were imparted by mentors to student teams from Rotorua, Taupo and Tokoroa at the first Young Enterprise Scheme event of the year.
The E-Day, held at the Waiariki Institute of Technology this week, was a chance for newly-formed teams to discuss ideas with business mentors who brainstormed with them in a speed coaching format.
John Paul College team member Josh Umbers, 16, said the mentors would be giving them feedback and advice on furthering their business plans.
The team of four said they had an "ambitious" business idea of trying to partner with Fonterra to sell protein smoothies in canteens throughout New Zealand schools.
It would be like Milk for Schools but on a bigger scale and for teenagers, they said.