Youth Leadership Greensboro (YLG) is designed for outstanding high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who want develop leadership skills to make a difference in their community. 

Following the youth empowerment model, this program is organized teens who have graduated from the program.

Participants are exposed to local issues and hot topics facing the community. Previous topics include diversity, politics, media, health, education, law/justice, arts, economy, environment, and advocacy. Our participants gain a fuller picture of how Greensboro works so they can become better advocates and problem-solvers. 

2024-2025 Program Calendar

The dates for the 2024-2025 YLG are listed below. All sessions are held during the school day and attendance/participation counts as an excused absence or field trip. Day sessions run 9 am - 3:30 pm.

• Orientation- Wednesday,  October 16, 5:30-8 pm
• Wednesday, October 30, 2024
• Wednesday, November 20, 2024
• Wednesday, December 11, 2024
• Wednesday, January 29 2025
• Wednesday, February 26, 2025
• Wednesday, March 26, 2025
• Small group presentations and graduation - Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Day sessions will take place at Barber Park Event Center located at 1502 Barber Park Dr. 

Applications

Eligibility

YLG is open to all high school rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who attend public, private, or home schools located in Guilford County. Interested teens should:

  • Demonstrate leadership in school and/or community activities.
  • Have a desire to learn and develop ideas about how to make Greensboro a better place to live, work, and play.
  • Be open minded and willing to work with their peers.
  • Commit to 100% participation in all YLG activities including monthly evening and/or weekend meetings.

Selection Process

  • The Selection Committee will review all applications. Class size will not exceed 30. The number of seniors accepted may be limited to 10.
  • Applicants will be notified via email of acceptance by October 4, 2024. 
  • All applications will remain confidential.
  • Youth Leadership Greensboro does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, or disabilities.

Program Fees

The cost to participate in Youth Leadership Greensboro will be $100. This fee is due upon acceptance in the program. Fee assistance is available.