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 now accepting applications for the summer 2024 Inspire program!
SUMMER 2024 DETAILS
Dates: Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: George Mason University, Arlington Campus
Tuition: $400 (Due within two weeks of acceptance)
APPLICATION DETAILS
Priority application deadline: March 31, 2024
Priority acceptance notification: April 5, 2024
The priority application deadline has passed. As space on our wait list allows, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you have questions about the application process, please contact cmckenzie@leadercenter.org.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
The Leadership Center of Arlington provides limited need-based scholarships to students based on need and funds available. Scholarship requests must be received by the priority application deadline to be considered, and are not a factor in the selection process. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please complete a scholarship application in addition to the program application.
2022 Youth Leadership Program participants
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