Youth Leadership Jacksonville (YLJ)

Created in 1989, this year-long program brings together a select and diverse group of high school juniors, with demonstrated leadership ability, and prepares them to become ethical leaders committed to active community involvement.

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SELECTION:
To be eligible a youth must be nominated, during the sophomore year, by an accredited public or private high school, secure approval by the school principal, and be academically sound. Nominated students must complete an application form and are interviewed by a team of LJ alumni.

Approximately 50 youth selected each year, represent 35 schools in the four-county region-Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns. Participants represent a cross section of the community in terms of gender, race, culture and neighborhoods.

For a list of current YLJ class members click here.

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PROGRAM:
During this exciting program, students attend an Opening Retreat, eight Program Days (one per month) and a Closing Retreat. Programs are experiential in nature with hands-on activities. Dialogues with many key community leaders provide stimulating discussions.

YLJ participants meet students from all areas of the First Coast and develop mutual trust and respect for each other. They gain an increased awareness of issues facing the community, opportunities, problems and resources. Most importantly they learn leadership skills to enable them to become responsible, ethical community leaders in the future.

For a calendar of events click here.

For more information on YLJ program click here to Contact Us.

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