Students who mean business

Our mission: unlock the potential of young, aspiring entrepreneurs

Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge (YEA BR) transforms area high school students into confident entrepreneurs. Over the academic year and under the instruction of the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business, select students launch their very own companies as they:

  • Generate business ideas tied to their interests

  • Write business plans

  • File their businesses with the Secretary of State’s office

  • Pitch to a Shark Tank-like panel for seed funding

A proven, national curriculum

Business Community buy-in

YEA BR is made possible through broad support from the business community and individual sponsors.

The program was created through a partnership with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Louisiana Economic Development, and LSU.

Qualify for LSU credit

Students enjoy in-person classes at the LSU Business Education Complex, which is home to the E. J. Ourso College of Business.

YEA BR graduates qualify for three LSU credits, which can be applied if enrolled at LSU within four years.