As leaders in the Baton Rouge area, we are dedicated to supporting the growth and education of aspiring entrepreneurs. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge (YEA BR, www.yeabr.org) is a national after-school program that transforms local high school students into confident entrepreneurs. Starting in the fall, this weekly program teaches students in grades 8-12 how to start and run their own businesses.
Instructors from the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business assist students in connecting their talents and interests to business opportunities, helping them identify business ideas even if they don't have one before applying. Throughout the academic year, students create business plans, file their companies with the Secretary of State's office, pitch their plans for seed funding, and launch their startups. Graduates of the Academy also qualify for LSU credit. Share this opportunity to help us reach creative, driven students who would benefit from YEA BR.