July 20-22, 2022

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Join us July 20-July 22, 2022 for our annual Youth Leadership Institute! This program is for young people aged 14-18* who identify as Asian American to build leadership and advocacy capacity, participate in educational workshops, and build professional development and activist skills. This year’s theme, “Rising Phoenix: Finding Light in Darkness,” aims to help young leaders reflect on both current and past social issues and equip them with the tools for social change. After a difficult couple years, this is our time to rise!

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Where: YLI will be in-person this year in Raleigh.
Deadline to apply: Friday, July 8, 2022 at 12pm Eastern Time

 

If you have any questions, please contact our Youth Team at youth@ncaatogether.org.
*note: you do not have to currently be enrolled in high school to attend, but must be of high school age 14-18

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FAQ

What will I be doing for 3 days?

Participants will attend educational and interactive workshops and learn from elected officials and community leaders through panels and small group discussions. While connecting with like-minded students, participants will gain new skills for college and beyond and learn about ways to get involved with their community and with NCAAT and its partner nonprofits.

You can find a full sample programming schedule here.

How old do I have to be to attend?

This program is for high-school-aged young people ages 14-18.
*note* you do not have to currently be enrolled in high school to attend, but must be of high school age 14-18

Apply now!

Have additional questions? Interested in hosting a workshop at YLI?
Email youth@ncaatogether.org

2022 YLI Agenda coming soon! Can’t wait? Check out last year’s agenda.

2021 YLI Agenda

Sample Schedule

Youth Leadership Institute Highlights

Meet local and state leaders like State Senator Jay Chaudhuri and learn about various paths to leadership.

See examples of workshops and speakers from 2018 by looking at the sample program guide.

Experience interactive workshops to learn about what it takes to be leaders in our communities.