Youth Leadership Greater Washington - Apply Now!

Youth Leadership Greater Washington (YLGW) is offering a 6-month, hands-on youth leadership development and community education program for high school sophomores and juniors in the Greater Washington, DC area. As a member of YLGW, students will have an opportunity to learn from some of the area’s most important decision makers and study various topics, including diversity, health and public safety and service.

In order to apply for YLGW, you will need to submit all of the following by
Friday, December 10:

• A signed and dated application;
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (one from a guidance counselor and a personal reference from an adult non-family member);
• Authorizing signature from the school principal and a parent/guardian; and
• Three (3) personal statements.

Here are the Program Dates and the topics that will be discussed:

2011 Program Dates
January 21, 2011 - Opening Session & Arts Day
February 18, 2011 - Leadership Day
March 18, 2011 - Diversity Day
April 29, 2011 - Public Service Day
May 20, 2011 - Health Day
June 17, 2011 - Inner Quest, Closing Reception & Graduation

The Program days will be held from 8:30am - 6:00pm at locations around the Greater Washington region. YLGW will provide transportation to any location that is not Metro-accessible. In addition, breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided on each program day.