{"id":752553,"date":"2025-07-18T17:26:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T17:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=752553"},"modified":"2025-07-18T17:26:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T17:26:01","slug":"lta-launches-national-youth-job-initiative-neo-i-am-the-one-empowering-the-next-generation-of-young-creators-thinkers-marketers-entrepreneurs-and-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/lta-launches-national-youth-job-initiative-neo-i-am-the-one-empowering-the-next-generation-of-young-creators-thinkers-marketers-entrepreneurs-and-leaders_752553.html","title":{"rendered":"LTA Launches National Youth Job Initiative: NEO &#8220;I Am the One&#8221; &#8211; Empowering the Next Generation of Young Creators, Thinkers, Marketers, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/07\/7382752f991c7acad3fd915561852259.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Dallas, TX &#8211;<\/strong> Lieutenants Academy DFW (LTA), under the leadership of Executive Director Leslie Jones, proudly launches a transformative nationwide campaign designed to unify and equip youth ages 11&ndash;24 with the tools, training, and opportunities to lead, learn, and earn. The &ldquo;I AM THE ONE&rdquo; initiative is a bold move to raise a generation of creators and changemakers&mdash;students empowered to define their own futures while uplifting businesses, schools, and communities across the nation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/07\/6318906e8b95d9b51f9c070732a54deb.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">LTA is connecting ambitious youth from across the country to work together on building exciting marketing and branding campaigns for real businesses&mdash;through podcasting, brand mentions, creative storytelling, and social media engagement. Participating youth receive hands-on experience, gain national exposure, and earn income while helping companies grow their impact.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hmcmo6PodD4?si=X7pY1Xe5AVkZoWpZ\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Investing in Youth. Fueling the Future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Through this innovative program, <strong>50% of profits go directly to youth<\/strong>, helping them become <strong>self-sustaining<\/strong> as they pursue their education. LTA believes that when students can relieve financial stress, they can focus on academic success, personal growth, and long-term purpose.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Participants will also gain access to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Financial Literacy Courses <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental Health and Life Coaching <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Family Coaching &amp; Supportive Therapy <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Podcast Hosting and Guest Opportunities <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Leadership and Professional Development <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">How It Works:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Join the Program <\/strong> Students ages 11&ndash;24 across the U.S. can apply to join LTA&#8217;s national creative and business development team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create &amp; Collaborate <\/strong> Work together in teams to develop marketing campaigns, brand strategies, podcasts, or social media storytelling for businesses and nonprofit organizations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Earn as You Learn <\/strong> Participants earn a share of the revenue generated from their campaigns. These funds support tuition, living expenses, and continued education in business, media, and life skills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support from Schools &amp; Businesses <\/strong> LTA is partnering with <strong>educational institutions<\/strong> and <strong>businesses nationwide<\/strong> to support youth participation, while also increasing the visibility and impact of partner brands.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>New Opportunity: Join the National UMYOTube Video Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Youth participants are invited to create <strong>dynamic YouTube video content<\/strong> as part of a national competition hosted on <strong>UMYOTube.com<\/strong>. These videos will highlight:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Your creative expression and story<\/li>\n<li>Why you&#8217;re &ldquo;The One&rdquo; to represent the movement<\/li>\n<li>Your ability to market, speak, and connect with a business or cause<\/li>\n<li>Promotion of community-based campaigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Students will upload their video entry hyperlink from <strong>youtube<\/strong> directly to <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/umyotube.com\/\">UMYOTube.com<\/a><strong> under LT Academy<\/strong>, creating a digital portfolio while competing for recognition, prizes, and paid partnership opportunities. Once we reach 20k members, a monthly video contest of 20k will be given away each month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GveTikb8AAU?si=6XdyBQ65IhtSDIVz\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Be NEO. Be The One. Wear The Mission.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Each video participant can purchase a <strong>UMYO NEO &#8220;I AM THE ONE&#8221; T-shirt<\/strong>, symbolizing the movement&rsquo;s central message: <strong>&ldquo;As One Body, We Are All NEO &ndash; The One.&rdquo;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;NEO&rdquo; represents the next evolution of leaders&mdash;<strong>New Emerging Operators<\/strong>&mdash;those who take ownership of their destiny, identity, and legacy. Wearing the shirt during video shoots, school days, or community service represents unity, purpose, and bold individuality.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Call to Schools &amp; Businesses: Partner With Us!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">LTA is inviting businesses, schools, and community organizations to become part of this movement. By registering, you are allowing LTA to hire LTA&rsquo;s youth teams for branding and creative development, you are investing in the next generation while receiving high-quality marketing tailored by the digital natives of today.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether your business needs content creation, podcast promotion, campus engagement, or new customer outreach&mdash;LTA students will bring fresh perspective, energy, and authenticity to your brand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why It Matters<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a world full of distractions and economic challenges, LTA is offering a <em>clear, purpose-driven path<\/em> for youth to build confidence, community, and career skills. We believe in <strong>uplifting young leaders<\/strong> through real-world opportunities that <strong>bridge education and entrepreneurship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Education First: <\/strong> Youth are encouraged to stay focused on academics while participating in financial literacy, history, mental health, and life coaching courses led by certified counselors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Podcasting &amp; Creative Media: <\/strong>Get featured on our national youth-led podcast or start your own. Share your voice, your story, and your passion while building your public speaking and branding skills.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Real Business Projects: <\/strong> Form national teams to build real-world marketing campaigns for small businesses, schools, and organizations. From podcast shoutouts to content campaigns&mdash;students learn while getting paid.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Revenue Share: <\/strong>50% of all campaign proceeds go directly to participating youth, helping them become financially self-sustaining while in school.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">How to Join the Movement<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Register and create your card at<\/strong> www.lieutenantsacademydfw.org<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add your &#8220;I AM THE ONE&#8221; youtube hyperlink video<\/strong> towww.umyotube.com<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wear your official NEO T-shirt<\/strong> in your video and show the world what leadership, courage, and unity look like. Vote for free or paid votes. 85% of paid votes goes to youth monthly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compete for Monthly &amp; Annual Prizes<\/strong> &ndash; including paid ambassadorships, scholarships, business grants, and recognition at national youth leadership events.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Apply or Partner: www.lieutenantsacademydfw.org Email: info@lieutenantsacademydfw.org Call: (214) 779-3916 Watch:<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hmcmo6PodD4?feature=shared\"> LTA Youth Collaboration Video<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GveTikb8AAU\">Business To Youth Collaboration<\/a> Video<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Together, let&rsquo;s raise a generation of <strong>innovators, creators, and leaders.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With purpose,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Leslie Jones <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Executive Director<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lieutenants Academy DFW<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>For media inquiries please contact at:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">info@lieutenantsacademydfw.org<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/lieutenantsacademydfw.org_162633.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lieutenants Academy DFW<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Leslie Jones Executive Director<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=lta-launches-national-youth-job-initiative-neo-i-am-the-one-empowering-the-next-generation-of-young-creators-thinkers-marketers-entrepreneurs-and-leaders\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lieutenantsacademydfw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/lieutenantsacademydfw.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=lta-launches-national-youth-job-initiative-neo-i-am-the-one-empowering-the-next-generation-of-young-creators-thinkers-marketers-entrepreneurs-and-leaders\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dallas, TX &#8211; Lieutenants Academy DFW (LTA), under the leadership of Executive Director Leslie Jones, proudly launches a transformative nationwide campaign designed to unify and equip youth ages 11&ndash;24 with the tools, training, and opportunities to lead, learn, and earn. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/lta-launches-national-youth-job-initiative-neo-i-am-the-one-empowering-the-next-generation-of-young-creators-thinkers-marketers-entrepreneurs-and-leaders_752553.html\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[404],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-752553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-US"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/752553","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=752553"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/752553\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=752553"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=752553"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=752553"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}