The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens, along with Taco Bell employees and franchisees, hosted its signature Taco Bell Foundation for Teens Business and College Camps for over 650 teens throughout 11 cities.

Taco Bell Foundation for Teens Takes its Message to High Schools Across The Country
In 2010, we partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to team up for an annual Taco Bell Foundation for Teens High School Tour where internationally recognized, motivational youth speaker, Gabe Salazar encourages students to graduate. Gabe Salazar will share his story at high school assemblies across the nation this Fall and Winter and stress the importance of graduating high school. The 11-city tour is designed to encourage high school students to graduate on time with a solid plan for their future. Check out some of the moments from the 2012 tour.

“Camp Taco Bell®” Gives Winning Team of Five Teens $15,000 in Scholarships
As part of the Foundation’s “Camp Taco Bell®” business leadership program funded by local Los Angeles area Taco Bell franchisees, 90 teenagers from local Boys & Girls Clubs across Southern California teamed up with Taco Bell leadership and franchise owners to compete in the kitchen – developing and marketing new Taco Bell menu items during a two-day business camp.
The winning team of five teens from the Carson Boys & Girls Club received a combined total of $15,000 in scholarships and grants to fund their futures. Their “Live Large Burrito” claimed victory in a final “taste-off” held at the Los Angeles Taco Bell restaurant located at 6254 Lexington Ave., where customers voted with their mouths on their favorite teen-created menu item.