Develop Academy Application (Fall 2026)

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Welcome!

Develop Academy is a year-round leadership and workforce development program that helps young men build professional skills, connect with mentors, explore career opportunities, and prepare for success in school, work, and life.

Through mentorship, career exploration, leadership development, and hands-on learning, participants will have opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Important: Before You Begin Your Application

To complete this application smoothly, make sure you have the following ready:

1. A photo of your School identification document (ID)

2. Parent or guardian contact information.

3. The time and focus on answering thought-provoking questions about yourself.

This application will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Having these items ready will help you complete it efficiently.

If Develop Academy sounds interesting, click “Next” to begin!
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Full Name* This field is required.
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
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E-mail* This field is required.
example@example.com - Please use a email you check regularly.
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Phone Number
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Birth Date* This field is required.
Month
Day
Year
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How old are you?* This field is required.Only ages 16 through 21 can apply. The age is as of August 21st 2013. No exceptions.
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What school do you attend?* This field is required.
Academy for College and Career Exploration
City Neighbors High School
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Current Grade:* This field is required.
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
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Home Address:* This field is required.
Street Address
Apt/Suite #
City
State
Postal / Zip Code
United States
Please Select
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
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Parent/Guardian Full Name:* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Parent/Guardian Phone Number:* This field is required.
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Parent/Guardian E-mail:* This field is required.
example@example.com
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What is their relationship to you?* This field is required.
Mother
Father
Aunt
Uncle
Grandmother
Grandfather
Guardian
Other
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Will you be a first-generation college student? (If guardians have completed a two or four year college degree please answer: No, Otherwise please answer: Yes)* This field is required.
Yes
No
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What is your Current GPA?* This field is required.
Please Select
Below 2.0
2.0–2.49
2.5–2.99
3.0–3.49
3.5–3.99
4.0 or higher
I don't know
Prefer not to answer
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How would you describe your current academic performance?* This field is required.
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Doing well
Doing okay
I could use some additional support
I'm working on improving
Prefer not to answer
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What's your favorite subject(s)?* This field is required.
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Are you involved in any extracurricular activities this school year?* This field is required.
Debate Club, Baseball, Cross Country, Chess Club, Varsity Football, Student Government, etc.
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Are you a part of any organizations outside of school? If so, what organization?* This field is required.
Harlem Lacrosse, 10:12 Sports, Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood, SquashWise, ect.
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What are your aspirations of the future:* This field is required.
College
Trade School (CDL, Plumbing, Electrician, etc)
Military (Army, Navy, Air Force, etc)
Workforce
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Upload a Picture of Your School ID.* This field is required.
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Max. file size: 10.0MB
Please upload a clear picture of your current school ID.Make sure your name and school information are visible and the picture is easy to read.
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What makes you interested in joining Develop Academy? What do you hope to gain from the experience?* This field is required.
(250 words or less)
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What is one skill, habit, or area of your life that you would like to improve through Develop Academy?* This field is required.
(250 words or less)
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What are your goals for the future, and how do you think Develop Academy can help you reach them?Your goals could include college, a career, starting a business, learning new skills, or becoming a better version of yourself.* This field is required.
(250 words or less)
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Are you eligible for employment and can complete Form I-9?* This field is required.
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No
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Which areas are you most interested in?* This field is required.
Career Exploration
Job Readiness & Interview Skills
Leadership Development
Mentorship
Financial Literacy
Professional Certifications
Communication & Confidence
Time Management & Organization
College & Career Planning
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Are you willing to participate in weekly Develop Academy sessions? (Develop Academy participants are expected to attend scheduled sessions, participate in activities, and engage respectfully with mentors and peers.)* This field is required.Develop Academy participants are expected to attend scheduled sessions, participate in activities, and engage respectfully with mentors and peers.
Yes
I'm interested, but I may need support with scheduling
I'm not sure yet
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What is one quality, skill, or strength you believe you would bring to the Develop Academy community?* This field is required.
Teamwork
Leadership
Creativity
Determination
Humor
Helping others
Willingness to learn
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I understand that my student is applying to Develop Academy, a leadership and workforce development program designed to support student growth, career readiness, and personal development.
I acknowledge that my student is submitting an application to Develop Academy.
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How did you hear about Develop Academy?* This field is required.
School Staff
Teacher
Counselor
Friend
DevelopMore Staff
School Presentation
Other
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Was the application easy to understand?* This field is required.
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Did all of the options function properly and as described?* This field is required.
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Is there anything else you would like us to know?
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Thank you for taking the time to complete your application for Develop Academy!

We'll review your application and share the next steps with you by email.

If you’re confident that all your information is correct, click “Submit!” to officially complete your application. We’re excited to learn more about you!

Develop Academy has limited spaces available. We will review applicants based on their interest in the program, readiness to participate, and alignment with the program's goals. Selected applicants may be invited to participate in an interview.
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