Washington Youth Leadership Seminar
The Washington Youth Leadership Seminar is an annual event that hosts 50 + high school juniors and seniors from across the United States and Puerto Rico. The seminar's goal is to nurture emerging Latino leaders and encourage participants to reflect upon and deploy the skills and lessons learned within their own communities.
During the Washington Youth Leadership Seminar, participants are not only immersed in cultivating their personal leadership skills, but are also empowered to translate these learnings into actions within their respective communities. This unparalleled opportunity paves the way for attendees to engage directly with influential figures, which include members of the presidential administration, esteemed Congressional leaders, leaders from Corporate America, and influential voices from both public and private sectors.
The enriching experiences will inspire students in their professional and academic journeys.
This year's transformative Washington Youth Leadership Seminar is taking place from October 2 - 6, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
Throughout the seminar, participants focus on their own leadership and how to apply what they have learned back in their communities. The program provides participants the opportunity to meet with Congressional members, Corporate America representatives, and public and private institution representatives. Participants are challenged to graduate from high school and enroll in a postsecondary educational program.
Program Design
1. Tailored Workshops: Cultivate leadership attributes, understand the essence of advocacy, explore diverse career paths, and advance professional skills.
2. Exclusive Forum: Engage in dialogues with esteemed leaders in government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors.
Additionally, we track academic trajectories through the National Student Clearinghouse to monitor college retention and completion rates.
Program Impact
- One hundred percent (100%) of students reported they would likely get involved in their local communities after attending WYLS.
- Ninety-six percent (96%) of students reported they would likely get involved in their local communities after attending WYLS.
- One hundred percent (100%) of participants agreed with the statement: “I gained valuable skills by participating in the Washington Youth Leadership Seminar.”
- Ninety-six percent (96%) of students reported feeling more connected to the policy-making process following the workshops.
Student Voices
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