6 Day Leadership Conference Transforming Youth into Advocacy Leaders
At our Youth Leadership Conference, youth are introduced to the building blocks of leadership through workshops on public speaking, goal setting, assertiveness, advocacy, self-esteem, and higher education.
Program Dates
Session 1: July 10-15 2023
For Santa Maria Valley and Port Hueneme Youth
Session 2: July 31- August 5, 2023
For Santa Barbara, Carpinteria & Oxnard Youth
Application Deadline: May 28, 2023 at 5:00pm
Here’s Why You Should Join Us For This Years Youth Leadership Conference
Download a PDF Version of Our English and Spanish Application
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Are you a 8th-12th Grade Student on the Central Coast? APPLY NOW
Develop your leadership at our Youth Leadership Conference! Learn about higher education, goal setting, self advocacy, and leadership while having fun and meeting new people from across the Central Coast.
3 Steps to FLA Success
1. Apply to Attend Our Youth Leadership Conference (YLC)
2. Attend YLC & Return As A Leader
3. Be a Changemaker & Apply What You Learn
Skills Gained
Goal Setting
Students will learn how to set roadmaps, goals & techniques to stay motivated.
Self-Identity
Through cultural activities, students will learn their unique traits that connect and set us apart from others in our community as a form of empowerment.
Advocacy
Students will gain skills about how to raise their voice in their personal lives, local government, and country.
Self-Esteem
Students will enhance their confidence, worth, & identity.
Public Speaking
Students will practice self expression for a chance to win a scholarship.
College-Readiness
Students will learn about the A-G process, FAFSA, and more.
Application Requirements
- Complete an FLA Youth Leadership Conference application
- No prior experience needed, but must demonstrate a commitment to leadership and personal success.
- Have a grade point average of approximately 2.8 in your school coursework- reach out if not the case but still interested.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or trusted adult
- Applications are due no later than May 28th, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
