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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.

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Program Dates

Session 1: July 13-18, 2026

For Santa Maria Valley & Lompoc Youth 

Session 2: August 3-8, 2026

Santa Barbara, Oxnard & Port Hueneme Youth

Here’s Why You Should Join Us For This Years Youth Leadership Conference

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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.

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3 Steps to FLA Success

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1. Apply to Attend Our Youth Leadership Conference (YLC)

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2. Attend YLC & Return As A Leader

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3. Be a Changemaker & Apply What You Learn

Skills Gained

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Goal Setting

Students will learn how to set roadmaps, goals & techniques to stay motivated.

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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.

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Advocacy

Students will gain skills about how to raise their voice in their personal lives, local government, and country.

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Self-Esteem

Students will enhance their confidence, worth, & identity.

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Public Speaking

Students will practice self expression for a chance to win a scholarship.

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College-Readiness

Students will learn about the A-G process, FAFSA, and more.

Application Requirements

  • Complete an FLA Youth Leadership Conference application and drop it off at one of our offices, send it by mail or e-mail. If you send it by e-mail, please send it to ylc@futureleadersnow.org with the subject line: YLC 2025 Application – Your Full Name – Your Region (Ex: YLC 2025 Application – Santa Maria)
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