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About Us
Mission
History
Board
Job Openings
Employment
Programs
FSIP Story Map
facade
Beautification Award
Grow North Baton Rouge Businesses Initiative
Youth Economic Development Council
Sponsorship Form
Community Calendar
Development
Assets
Business Directory Entry Form
Incentives
Sites and Buildings
Workforce Development
Meetings
Contact
Youth Economic Development Council (YEDC) Application
Welcome! Please complete the following application to be considered for the YEDC.
Personal Information
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Name
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Address
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School
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Phone Number
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Email Address
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Grade
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10th Grade
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Parent/Guardian Information
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District Verification
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Areas of Interest
Work and Volunteer Experience
Select your top five areas of interest in economic and community development
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Entrepreneurship: Starting and managing small businesses. e.g., Launching a new app or local shop.
Clean Energy: Promoting renewable energy sources. e.g., Solar panels and wind turbines.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): Sustainable and ethical business practices. e.g., Companies reducing carbon footprints.
Solar Energy: Using the sun's energy for power. e.g., Installing solar panels on homes.
Transportation: Improving transit systems. e.g., Creating bike lanes or enhancing public transit.
Recycling: Managing waste through reprocessing materials. e.g., School recycling programs.
Infrastructure: Developing physical and organizational structures. e.g., Building new parks or roads.
Economic Policy: Shaping policies that affect the economy. e.g., Minimum wage laws.
Marketing & Public Relations: Promoting and managing the public image of entities. e.g., Campaigns for local businesses.
Small Business: Starting and growing local enterprises. e.g., Opening a neighborhood café.
Beautification: Enhancing the visual appeal of community spaces. e.g., Murals and community gardens.
Quality of Life/Public Safety: Improving living standards and safety. e.g., Community policing and neighborhood watches.
Technology & Broadband Infrastructure: Expanding access to high-speed internet and technology. e.g., Developing broadband networks in underserved areas.
Current Employment
Are you currently working?
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If yes, list the business or company name
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Volunteer Experience
Do you have any volunteer experience?
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No
If yes, where have you volunteered?
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References
List at least two references (former teacher, sports coach, church leader, mentor, or business reference)
Reference 1 Name
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Reference 1 Relationship
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Reference 1 Phone #
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Reference 1 Email
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Reference 2 Name
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Reference 2 Relationship
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Reference 2 Phone #
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Reference 2 Email
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Essay Prompts
What does economic development mean to you as you consider the community you live in? (500 words max)
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What are your plans once you graduate from high school? (250 words max)
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If there was one thing you would like to see improved in your community or changed, please elaborate and provide a solution on how you would solve the problem. (250 words max)
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Meeting Schedule
The council will meet once a month or every other month.
A graduation ceremony will be held at the end of the school year to celebrate the achievements and contributions of the council members.
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