Charisma Meehan, 17, Decrae Simms, 17, Alex Yang, 16, and Ethan Widgery-Powell, 15, founded the Brum Ting brand, which is named after their hometown.
Along with their schoolwork, the kids began by working in the club's Nechells workshop to develop things.
Mentors at the free@last youth centre provided them with assistance and training, and they now have worldwide ambitions.
I feel that with the right amount of effort and input, Brum Ting can become a global brand," Ethan added.
"More people will learn about our story and be inspired to succeed in their careers, daily lives, and passions for whatever they enjoy."
One of their youth club projects, which involved manufacturing jewelry and selling it at a fair in Sutton Coldfield, inspired the pals.
John Street, the creator of Free@last, claimed they were "bitten by the entrepreneurial bug" and saw a need for Birmingham-themed souvenirs and items.
Every step of the path has been difficult - from learning to Zoom and attend meetings through lockdown, to having the money to buy things to sell, to finding the proper vendors who can assist them on their journey," Mr Street said.
"The most difficult task now is finding time to balance education, life, mental health, and business."
Hundreds of pounds worth of apparel and accessories have already been sold by the teenagers.
They plan to franchise "Ting" in the future so that similar programs can be implemented in other towns and cities, inspiring other young people to start their own businesses.
"As long as we keep focused and put in the effort, I'm confident Brum Ting will succeed," Decrae added.
Mr. Street expressed his admiration for the teenagers, saying he was "very proud" of them.
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