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The STEP UP program is for disadvantaged youth who live in the Metro Detroit and the surrounding cities. There is a selection process that will be narrowed down to 35 to 40 participants from ages 14 to 21. We have just completed our fourth year and going into our eighth year on Mondays, June 16, 2025, from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. both on Zoom and the library. (Click the flyer to see the 2018 Fox2News Report on STEP UP.)


NOTE: This program is neither sponsored, co-sponsored nor endorsed by Southgate Veterans Memorial Library. Thank you.



THE STEP UP PROGRAM
Participant Application



Let's Get Started Check List it Summer Program Application Deadline: June 16, 2025

Hello applicant!
Are you ready to be a CEO of your very own business? Are you ready to turn your talents and passions into a real business? If you answered, "yes to these two questions, then you are a perfect candidate for this program. Before you get started, carefully read the seven simple application instructions/steps below.


Step 1. Talk to your parent or guardian about the STEP UP program. You’ll need permission if you are a minor to participate. Specific student and parent/guardian contact information is required to complete the application.


Step 2. Prepare answers to two of the following four questions (approximately 200 words or LESS for each answer):


1. What is your business idea? Please describe.

2. If you are currently in the process of launching your own business or social movement, please describe.

3. What person in business inspires you? Please describe.

4. Why do you think you would make a good candidate for the STEP UP program? (Please use the box below the application for your answer.)


Step 3: Prepare a brief essay (approximately 300 words or LESS) on the following topic:
Describe a situation when you demonstrated at least two of the following characteristics of successful entrepreneurs: persistence, inquisitiveness, self-confidence, tolerance for failure, creativity, innovation, personal initiative, competitiveness, commitment, strong management, and organizational skills. (Please use box below the application for your answer.)
* We recommend that you type your responses and save them on your computer before copying and pasting into this application.


Step 4: List any Medical conditions or allergies that you may have or if you need accommodations.
​*Special Note: Please make sure you have completed numbers 1 through 4. Please complete Steps 2 and 3 in the boxes indicated below the application. If you would like to send a video of your responses, please send through the email address stepupprogram@hotmail.com.

STEP UP PROGRAM STUDENT APPLICATION INFORMATION

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

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Your Own Uniqueness, Inc.


Phone: 313-817-8104

Email: you.inc@hotmail.com

Address: 16064 Holz Drive, #83

​Southgate, Michigan 48195