What Is YLI?

The Youth Leadership Institute is a fun environment for high school students to explore ethical leadership principles, learn about the value of community service and be inspired to bring passionate service to their community. To put it another way, YLI develops and encourages you to make an impact on your community.

YLI is a five-day, hands-on leadership training program designed specifically to help you be a leader in your school and community. Experienced facilitators and community leaders provide this hands-on program for a select group of high school students from the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

You will learn about Core Leadership Concepts, Leadership Styles, Ethics of Responsible Leadership, Team Building, Small Group Interaction, Self Awareness and the value of Civic Engagement. YLI graduates discover a keen awareness of their own leadership potential and develop the skills necessary to be a successful leader.

By sponsoring YLI, the Overland Park Rotary Club Foundation, in association with Johnson County Community College, seeks to inspire you to apply your leadership skills and passion to help make our community a better place to live, work and play.

Who can apply?

High school students who are eager to learn how to become an effective leader and have fun at the same time. If you can do this, then read on!

Applicants for YLI must:

• Currently be a high school student at a school in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better is recommended.

• Commit to attend YLI's Orientation Barbeque and all five days of the YLI Leadership Training Sessions.

When is YLI? Where will it be held?

YLI will be held the week of July 18-23, 2010. For more detailed information, click on the link to view the 2010 Program Calendar.

Johnson County Community College ("JCCC") will host YLI 2010. The JCCC campus is conveniently located (map link) at the southwest corner of College Boulevard and Quivira Road in Overland Park, KS.

How much does YLI cost?

YLI’s all inclusive tuition is just $195. Tuition covers all supplies, meals and field trip transportation to and from the JCCC campus. If an applicant cannot afford all or a part of the tuition, he or she can apply for a tuition assistance from the Foundation and/or volunteer to serve as an intern with the YLI Committee.

Think you're the right kind of person for YLI? Apply Now!!