Inspiring and empowering high school juniors and seniors to lead and serve their communities.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
The Leadership Center of Arlington Inspire program draws on the Leadership Center’s deep knowledge and expertise in leadership development, civic engagement, and community building to connect a cohort of young citizens and empower them with the inspiration and tools to develop their leadership skills and make a difference in their community.
PROGRAM DETAILS
The Inspire Youth Leadership Program brings together a diverse group of rising 11th and 12th graders for a week-long, immersive summer experience.
The journey exposes each cohort to a community challenge, and through skill building, exposure to community leaders, and facilitated group dynamic guidance, offers students the chance to develop their individual leadership style and create a lasting impact on their community.
2023 Inspire Youth Leadership Program participants
SUMMER 2024 PROGRAM
We are no longer accepting applications for the summer 2024 Inspire program.
SUMMER 2024
Registration has closed for this year's program. Stay tuned for details on Inspire 2025, we expect registration to open in January 2025.
If you have questions about the application process, please contact cmckenzie@leadercenter.org.
TOP DELIVERABLES
The goal of our Inspire program is for young leaders to be able to:
- Develop leadership skills through a strong curriculum taught by adult leaders in private, public, and nonprofit sectors
- Gain an awareness of the need for civic engagement and the tools to know how to get started
2024 Youth Leadership Program participants