YOUTH LEADERSHIP COLLIER
Youth Leadership Collier (YLC) has aimed to develop ethical leaders committed to active community involvement for over 15 years. With this mission, YLC has reached over 500 students to date. YLC empowers students to become effective leaders through hands on experiences and field work with key organizations, while encouraging returning or staying in Collier County to begin careers and community leadership.
Youth Leadership Collier is a program specifically designed for rising high school seniors in Collier County. Through a weekend retreat, hands-on business and leadership experiences, and exclusive behind-the-scenes sessions, students will explore local government, healthcare, law enforcement, business, agriculture, media, human services, environment, the arts, and more. Students will also hear from experienced area leaders who deal with our community’s biggest opportunities and challenges. With the benefit of new perspectives and connections, participants are prepared to take their places as our community’s future leaders.
Individual Benefits
YLC will be held Saturday, June 12 through Friday, June 18, 2021.
Applications are now closed.
Youth Leadership Collier (YLC) has aimed to develop ethical leaders committed to active community involvement for over 15 years. With this mission, YLC has reached over 500 students to date. YLC empowers students to become effective leaders through hands on experiences and field work with key organizations, while encouraging returning or staying in Collier County to begin careers and community leadership.
Youth Leadership Collier is a program specifically designed for rising high school seniors in Collier County. Through a weekend retreat, hands-on business and leadership experiences, and exclusive behind-the-scenes sessions, students will explore local government, healthcare, law enforcement, business, agriculture, media, human services, environment, the arts, and more. Students will also hear from experienced area leaders who deal with our community’s biggest opportunities and challenges. With the benefit of new perspectives and connections, participants are prepared to take their places as our community’s future leaders.
Individual Benefits
- Unforgettable experiences and relationships that support students’ future success.
- Empowers students to become effective leaders through hands on experiences and field work with key organizations.
- Highlights Collier County as a quality place to begin careers and community leadership.
- 50 hours of community service.
YLC will be held Saturday, June 12 through Friday, June 18, 2021.
Applications are now closed.
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Time Commitment
Youth Leadership Collier (YLC) runs 7 full days in June, typically the week after school ends. Saturday, Sunday, and Friday will include evenings, while Monday through Thursday sessions typically end around 5pm.
Who Should Apply
Applicants must:
How to Apply
Click on the button below to complete the online application. The deadline to complete the application is February 12th. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. The selection committee strives to create a diverse class of approximately 33 students representing all of Collier County high schools.
Tuition
Tuition is $500. Limited scholarships are available based on need.
Questions
For more information, contact Amanda Beights or call (239) 403-2903.
Youth Leadership Collier (YLC) runs 7 full days in June, typically the week after school ends. Saturday, Sunday, and Friday will include evenings, while Monday through Thursday sessions typically end around 5pm.
Who Should Apply
Applicants must:
- Be a member of the junior class of a high school in Collier County (includes public, private, alternative and home-schools).
- Demonstrate leadership in your school and/or the community.
- Have an interest in furthering your knowledge about Collier County and community leadership.
- Commit to 100% PARTICIPATION in the YLC program week.
How to Apply
Click on the button below to complete the online application. The deadline to complete the application is February 12th. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. The selection committee strives to create a diverse class of approximately 33 students representing all of Collier County high schools.
Tuition
Tuition is $500. Limited scholarships are available based on need.
Questions
For more information, contact Amanda Beights or call (239) 403-2903.
