YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Youth Leadership Program

Youth Leadership Program applications are now open!

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be open until all spots have been filled or February 21, 2024, whatever is first.

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Program
Overview

Empowering young Asian American females to become leaders in their communities

A core pillar of ASPIRE's programming, the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) aims to support the development of emerging Asian American women leaders. Designed for our Asian American sisters currently in high school, YLP encourages growth as rising leaders in their social, academic, and future professional communities. The program focuses on building identity, encouraging self-confidence, and developing leadership skills.

Community

Connect with other Asian American high school girls in the United States
Explore identity and leadership in a safe and supportive environment

Leadership

Identify your leadership superpower and how to use it in your academic, social, and future professional lives
Develop and practice your voice and leadership

Mentorship

Meet Asian American females who are active in their communities and/or have been through the program
Be inspired!

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Program Details

Duration and Location

The Youth Leadership Program runs in tandem with the academic school year. Sessions are every two weeks on Saturday afternoons. We are planning to have virtual sessions, which will be about 2 hours to include time for group discussions.

Syllabus

Click below to see our program syllabus. Please note that we are continuing to plan for the upcoming year, so topics and dates are subject to change. A finalized syllabus will be shared with participants at the first session.

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How to Apply

YLP is open to all high school females (9th to 12th grade) interested in exploring Asian American identity and cultivating change within our community through hands-on project.