Teen Entrepreneur Wins School Pitch Competition with Medication Label Solution

During the YEA program, students take an entrepreneurship class where they learn how to turn their idea into a reality. This class allows Louisiana students to earn 3-hours of college credit at Louisiana State University (LSU). Dana Schlotterer, Executive Director of YEA Baton Rouge, explains how students also learn skills such as public speaking, marketing analysis, insurance liability, financial statements, and pitch presentations. Each YEA student is also paired with two mentors who teach them one-on-one and help them develop their business plan. “In addition to the monetary and educational value, the life value that our program has is what I am the most impressed with,” states Schlotterer. Reflecting on her experience with YEA, Amelia says, “I can’t explain how incredible this program is and how grateful I am.”