About the Youth Leadership Academy
The 4th Annual Delaware County Youth Leadership Academy
May 7th, 8th 9th at Penn State Brandywine
Applications are now being accepted
Click to download Cover Letter & 2012 Application
Applications are due by Friday, March 9th
The Delaware County Workforce investment Broad, The Foundation of the Delaware County Chamber
of Commerce and Youth Council are proud to sponsor a Leadership Academy for Delaware County high
school sophomores. This program will provide an outstanding opportunity for area 10th graders to
meet and work with local business, government community and media leaders.
Our goal is to celebrate student achievement and the power of leadership, as well as to encourage
Delaware County high school sophomores to become better prepared to take on future leadership
opportunities. Our future depends so much on the next generation of individuals who are willing to
accept the challenge.
Throughout the Academy, interactive sessions will address a variety of topics, including Business
Leadership, Future Trends in Delaware County, Working with the Media, Government/Political, and
Non-Profit Leadership.
Benefits to Youth Leadership Academy
1. Students can add Youth Leadership Academy to your resume, and to college applications for
scholarships and special awards.
2. Students build professional relationships through networking with business, industry, government, academic and social service leaders.
3. Students build personal portfolios of team projects and presentations for future job and
college applications.
4. In addition, students examine contingency approaches to leadership, leading in crisis, cognitive and emotive aspects of leadership, ethics and morality, follower ship, organizational design, and leading through change.
Criteria
Students interested in applying for the Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) must meet the following
criteria:
- Delaware County resident
- Currently enrolled in the 10th grade
- Good academic standing
- Involved in extracurricular activities
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
Academy Schedule
The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) will be held at Penn State-Brandywine Campus:
o May 7th Monday -- 8:00 Am to 2:00 PM
o May 8th Tuesday -- 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
o May 9th Wednesday-- Noon to 5:30 PM
A parent/student reception will be held on May 9th at 6:00 p.m. College representatives will be invited to attend.
This is an experience that will last a lifetime!
Meet the Alumni of 2011 - this could be YOU!
The 2012 YLA Sponsors:
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Suzanne Hoffman at 610-447-1433 or email suzannehoffman@delcoyouthcouncil.org.