Thank you for your interest in the youth Digital Main Street program! Please complete and submit the following application for participant consideration.
Program Overview:
Youth will spend seven weeks developing the story and social media channels for business owners. They will learn to market a small business while participating in a resume-building experience. Students will use multiple social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok to create an online presence for small business owners in Burien. In addition, student participants will assist with the creation of a business profile for them on the Shop Local Burien site.
Cohort Schedule:
- Classes Begin: March 7, 2023
- Classes End: April 6, 2023
- Class Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays; 4:00PM - 6:00PM
- Location: Highline High School
What Students Can Expect:
- Learn to plan, design, and build Instagram, Facebook, and Google Business pages
- Develop copywriting, social media strategy, and marketing skills (including how to build a social media plan, branding, and content creation)
- Learn the critical elements of a successful brand
- Explore career pathways in social media marketing and how to further their education in this field
- Receive a stipend of $500 for participation
- Earn resume-building experience
Student Eligibility:
Students interested in participating in the program must meet the following criteria:
- Be a City of Burien Resident
- Currently attend a high school within the Highline School District or attend Kennedy Catholic High School
- Be ages 14 - 19
APPLICATION DEADLINE: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis!