Memphis Challenge

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Memphis Youth Leadership Program (MYLP) students Alonzo Mitchell, Marva Jones and Rachel Owens were first place winners in the “Entreprenuership IS an Option” Youtube competition. The students created a video featuring an original song written by Alonzo Mitchell. The purpose of the competition was to raise awareness of entrepreneurship among youth. Sponsors included BERO, alt.Consulting, Tennessee Small Business Development Center and Junior Achievement.

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"I came into the program thinking it was going to be easy and didn't apply myself. After a gut check, I had a better experience and found a lot of opportunities. I took everything said to heart, and most important I took personal responsibility. I got a checking account and learned when to be silly"

- MYLP student

"I think MYLP was educational, stressed good values, and provided strong money management skills. I have better skills to work with and can now look for a job. I appreciated the community service project at the community gardens"

- MYLP student

"The program should be year round. It was a very positive experience. I learned to start saving my money at a bank"

- MYLP Parent