LEADERSHIP ARLINGTON YOUTH PROGRAM
Leadership Arlington Youth is a year-long program for rising high school juniors and seniors that begins with a week-long, immersive summer experience in leadership and includes program days throughout the school year (during APS breaks) with an individually matched Leadership Arlington graduate mentor. The program draws on the Center’s leadership expertise to connect a diverse cohort of high school students to both the latest leadership concepts as well as to Arlington’s decision-makers and leaders. Graduates receive a personalized Letter of Recommendation from LCE’s CEO for college applications.
To enhance leadership skills and awareness of the need for philanthropy, community service and civic participation in rising high school juniors and seniors.
The Youth Program is a hands-on, experiential program, focusing on professionalism, mentoring, cultural competency and facilitation.
Rising high school juniors and seniors from Arlington County public schools and regional private high schools.
Please check back for the 2020 schedule.
Applications are now available online and are due along with a Parent/Guardian Consent Form and Reference Form by May 31, 2019.
In order to help prospective applicants gain an understanding of Leadership Arlington and to answer questions applicants might have, Leadership Center for Excellence holds informational sessions. The sessions include conversations with LCE members and a short presentation. We encourage you to attend as our guest! Sessions will be announced on our events page.
The Class of 2020 is full. Nominations now being accepted for the Class of 2021, whose summer immersion will take place in 2020.
"At first, I was suspicious when the adults repeated over and over how much fun the program was going to be, but they were right. I learned a lot about Arlington and what makes it work. There are so many people working behind the scenes who don’t get the credit they deserve, and it was great seeing and learning about the tremendous positive impact they have on the community. I won’t forget the skills, friendships and memories from my time with Leadership Arlington."
Ryan Uckert, Youth Program Class of 2012
"Participating in the Leadership Arlington program was a great experience for me. I have lived in Arlington most of my life, and being in this program allowed me to learn even more about this city and the people that do so much to make it great. I also met some motivated and intelligent people who I still keep in touch with today, and I’m very thankful I got the opportunity to partake in this program."
Patrice Dour, Youth Program Class of 2017
"Leadership Arlington’s 2010 Youth Program honed my leadership skills in ways which help me in my college work and community activities. I enjoyed exploring key Arlington sites I hadn’t seen before. Especially interesting was touring the Detention Center and learning more about our county’s criminal justice system from the inside. Another highlight was seeing an Arlington Fire Station up close, increasing my appreciation for the bravery of our County’s public safety team. I enthusiastically recommend Leadership Arlington!"
Joey McGeary, Youth Program Class of 2010
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Youth GraduatesProgram Goals
The goal of our Youth Program is that every young leader in Arlington be able to:
- Develop leadership skills through a strong curriculum taught by skilled facilitators.
- Gain an awareness of the need for community service, civic participation and philanthropy.
- Increase familiarity with areas in Arlington beyond their immediate neighborhood and school.
- Interact with adult leaders in private, public and nonprofit sectors.
- Acquire a network of adult and youth leaders in Arlington, forming an excellent basis for their academic and professional successes.
Thank You to Our Program Sponsors
Marymount University
National Cooperative Bank
Susan and Thomas P. Duke Fund of the Arlington Community Foundation