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Last updated on Friday, May 18, 2018
(BEDFORD) - Applications for the Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) are due today.
The objective of YLA is to seek, prepare, involve and sustain young leaders from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and teach them about the numerous assets and opportunities within the Lawrence County community.
The class is comprised of five full-day sessions from June 11 - June 15. YLA is for males and females currently completing their eighth grade year in school. Class size is limited to 20.
The program is focused around five pillars: education, career development, health and wellness, community service, and government.
Students will learn and grow as young leaders as they participate in activities throughout Indiana. Some of those activities include learning from the Indiana State House in Indianapolis, Indiana University's VP of engagement; Kirk White and the Becky Skillman Leadership Institute at the end of the week.
YLA was spearheaded by Bedford Mayor Shawna Girgis, Bedford Chamber of Commerce, Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County, and Duke Energy Government and Community Relations Manager Bruce Calloway. It is a creative week-long program designed to build young leaders in the Bedford area.
"We experienced tremendous success theses last four years and I feel privileged to offer the same program this summer," said Mayor Shawna Girgis. "Investing time and energy in our youth is absolutely critical for sustainability and growth for the City of Bedford, Lawrence County and the southern Indiana region."
Click here for a link to the application.
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