To kick off our final segment 'The Launch' our students heard about resources to take their next step as #StudentCEOs from Camille Campbell at Louisiana Economic Development and Andy Maas of LSU Innovation. The also spent time sharing new learning after their first pitch. #studenttoCEO

We thank our mentors for their time and invaluable support of our students as they worked together over the past two months to assist in creating their business plans. #mentorship #studentCEO

In week 16, our students practiced their elevator pitches. We thank our guest judges from the LSU E.J. Ourso College of Business and the LSU Office of Procurement, who provided feedback to our students to elevate them to the next level!

Our 5th CEO Roundtable had our #StudentCEO inspired by Loadstar Product Handling Services, Mary Bird Perkins, Bianca Chandler, Nucor Warehouse Systems WBRZ News Ochsner Health

Thank you to Capital Area United Way (Baton Rouge) for sponsoring the evening and Soji: Modern Asian for the delicious meal.

Week 14 saw our mentors provide invaluable feedback to our students on their business plans and our #studentceos also spent time practicing elevator pitches. We thank Pot & Paddle for a wonderful meal to keep our students engaged on this busy evening #studentceos

Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 Academy! Read about three of our #StudentCEOs and their entrepreneurial journey. weeklycitizen.com/story/news/loc…

Jenny Hall of Seamingly Smitten had the student CEOs working on magnetic marketing in week 11. Also a huge 'thank you' to the mentors who will join our students for the next 5 classes to help them build their business plans #StudenttoCEO #businessplanning

In Week 8, Slade Simons and Jennifer Boggs of Gulf Coast Bank spoke with our #StudentCEOs about building a financial plan to launch their businesses.

You are 22 times more likely to remember a story than a fact. Anne Milneck of Red Stick Spice Co. shared her story and encouraged our students to tell theirs in marketing their businesses. Thank you to lamadeleine for providing dinner to fuel our students! #StudentCEOs

A business's culture is an essential key to its growth and success. Thank you to the Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux team for showing our students an excellent example of how it is done. #StudentCEOs

Week 4 of the Academy is about refining the students' 'Big Ideas!' These ideas will turn into real businesses by February. #StudentCEOs

Thanks to our friends who #payitforward , we can provide a rigorous and robust learning experience for our young entrepreneurs. Do you know a creative and ambitious young person who dreams of starting their own business? Refer them today at yeabr.org/refer!

Here's a Friday feel-good for you - support for YEA BR comes in many shapes and forms: monetary donations, in-kind donations (such as meals or services) as well as volunteer hours from experts and professionals from a variety of business industries. Thank you for the support!

Support from individuals and businesses ensures no student faces a financial barrier to the Academy. Thank you for helping us make sure our program is available to ambitious, innovative 8th - 12th grade students from across Baton Rouge and the surrounding area!

Today's the day! YEA BR student Kayla Gibson will compete in a national pitch competition for $80K in cash prizes and scholarships!

Watch the competition ag bit.ly/3NwP6Oi and vote for Kayla for the People's Choice Award! Help us wish Kayla good luck!

Thank you LWCC for inviting us to meet and learn from Daymond John in person this week. 'The People's Shark' advises young entrepreneurs to grow their financial intelligence: YEA BR can help with that!

Know an aspiring young shark? Refer them at yeabr.org/refer!

Daily dose of gratitude for these BR businesses who support YEA in a variety of ways - financial support, volunteering time & talent, and helping us reach aspiring young entrepreneurs in our area. Visit yeabr.org to learn how you can join this illustrious group!

Thankful Thursday!

Shout out to another amazing group of business supporters who help us empower the bright youth and future of Baton Rouge. We are grateful for you!

atmosenergy BASF Business Report Dow Sharon Weston Broome Guaranty Media Haspel Clothing Highflyer HR

Baton Rouge is fortunate to have an environment that supports small businesses. Thank you for investing in organizations like YEA BR so that we all can thrive!

@B1BANK Entergy Louisiana Gulf Coast Bank Cox GMFS Mortgage - NMLS #64997 Lamar Advertising @PennFoundation The Newtron Group

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and that means Mom doesn’t want to cook! Let one of our fabulous restaurant partners handle the meal plans this weekend. Delicious food made by good people who support youth and our community!

For more information, visit yeabr.org.