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About
The Green Balloon Fellowship is a one-year, full-time job placement at a company in the Greater New Orleans region making a living wage. It was created by Rooted School, a high school that specializes in career experience, certifications, and college enrollment, in New Orleans.
If you are a high school senior who wants to:
Start your career in the technology or business industry...
- Earn a living wage directly out of high school...
- Grow, develop, and be challenged as a professional...
then the Green Balloon Fellowship might be right for you!
Takes
1 Year
Costs
Free
Leads to
$42.3k careers
Example Career
Information and Record Clerks, All Other
All information and record clerks not listed separately.
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$30,380
$42,310
$59,380
$14.61
$20.34
$28.55
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
In June 2021, Green Balloon Fellowship members began working at various companies throughout the Greater New Orleans area.
The typical Green Balloon Fellow earns $32,000 a year as an entry-level employee. This equals about $2,700 a month or $1,300 every paycheck, before taxes. Paychecks are typically twice per month.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
You will be placed working at a company in the Greater New Orleans area, meaning you will gain entry-level job experience on your resume. Green Balloon Fellowship considers your prior experience and interests to help match you to a job in the area that will pay you a living wage and train you. Most job opportunities are technology or business-related.
Admissions
For support with the application process, you're welcome to reach out to [email protected].
The application process has two phases. Both phases are designed to identify applicants who have the skills, strengths, mindsets, and experiences needed to be successful in the fellowship. Acceptance into the fellowship does not guarantee placement at a company.
PHASE 1: INITIAL APPLICATION & REFERENCES
- Create a LinkedIn profile
- Write a cover letter
- Provide 2 references
PHASE 2: INTERVIEWS
- Interview with a Green Balloon Fellowship coach
Contact
Who do I contact?
Green Balloon Fellowship
4238 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115