Mentee Application Form 2023/24
East Tampa Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurship Academy 2023-2024 East Tampa Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurship Academy is an organized developmental program through the guidance of the East Tampa Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for young scholars between the ages of 15 and 18 years old who reside within the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area. The Program will not exceed forty scholars per academic year. The purpose of the academy is to empower teenage emerging leaders through the avenues of strategic planning, leadership growth, business design, educational enhancement, and community development. As part of their community development, participants in this Academy will provide volunteer services in connection with programs and activities consistent with the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Plan. Who Can Apply and Criteria? 1. Teenagers between the ages of 15 and 18 who live within the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area. 2. Scholars must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA. 3. Complete the Academy application 4. Three references a. Educational Reference (Educator or Administrator) b. Family Reference (Parent/Relative) c. Community Reference (Faith Leader, Community Leaders, Business Owner) Volunteer Service: Each scholar selected to the Academy must complete 3 hours of community service each month of their participation in the Academy, in programs and activities consistent with the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Plan. Attendance Policy: Scholars cannot miss more than 2 sessions. All absences must be excused at least 72 hours before the current month session by an Academy Personnel unless a proven emergency has established. Parental Involvement: As we endeavor to provide substantial opportunities for our scholars, we will seek to do the same as well for their parents. Parents will be invited to attend the monthly sessions and volunteer opportunities with their children. Academy Sessions: Academy sessions will be held once a month from August to May between 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at a designated City of Tampa/East Tampa complex. Academy sessions will include but are not limited to: A. Self-Identity and Self Discovery (Developing a personal mission/vision statement and vision board) B. Good Trouble (Making a lasting impact on your generation) C. Leadership Development/ Time Management D. Workforce Development E. Financial Literacy F. Starting a Business 101 G. Real Estate and property acquisition H. Computer Literacy/Digital Platforms I. Politics in the 21st Century J. Where do I go from here? Academics, Military, and or Vocational Training K. Community Organization and Community Impact L. Sustaining Mental Health & Reducing Stress At the successful completion of the Academy, each scholar will participate in a leadership & entrepreneurship graduation program. The Academy will work with the City of Tampa to create employable workforce opportunities for the scholars during the summer.