Youth Leadership Forum
Leadership Training for Students with Disabilities
The South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) for students with disabilities is an annual career leadership program for high school juniors and seniors (or high school students between the ages of 17-21) who have leadership potential in both their school and community.
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Goals
Students selected each summer to attend the YLF learn about disability history, community and academic resources, career options and resources that can help them face challenges that arise in becoming participating members of their communities. By serving as delegates, students enhance and grow their leadership, citizenship, and social skills. They take part in activities enabling them to network, learn from each other and build lasting friendships.
The YLF, along with High School/High Tech (HS/HT), is a program working to improve the participation of youth with disabilities in employment related activities. YLF focuses on building self-esteem, developing personal leadership skills and preparing young adults with disabilities for life beyond high school.
What happens at the YLF?
Youth with disabilities will share their experiences with each other and learn about various topics:
- What is Leadership?
- Technology and Resources to Meet My Goals
- Living on My Own
- Reaching My Career Goals
- Life After High School
- Preparing For College
- Leading in the Community and Career through lunch with local businesses
Apply to the 2012 Youth Leadership Forum
The 2012 SC Youth Leadership Forum will be held at Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina from July 11-13, 2012.
Who can apply to attend the YLF?
To be eligible for the SC YLF, students must:
- Have a disability and live in South Carolina
- Be in the 11th or 12th grade (or between ages 17-21) as of December 31, 2011
- Have leadership potential in school and the community
- Be in good academic standing
Does it cost anything?
There is no cost to delegates who attend the YLF.
How do I apply?
Download and print the application and reference forms (requires Adobe Reader), fill them out and mail to:
South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum
c/o PRO-Parents
652 Bush River Road, Suite 203
Columbia, SC 29210
What’s the selection process?
Approximately 35 delegates are selected to attend the YLF. Additional information on the forum will be provided to those selected to attend.
After being selected, delegates must fill out and return a confirmation form.
For more information, contact
803-734-8028 • Email us
Partners
The SC Youth Leadership Forum is implemented by state and local partners, including Department of Education, SCVRD, Continuum of Care, PRO-Parents, Center for Disability Resources, South Carolina Assistive Technology Program (SCATP), Wil Lou Gray and the Developmental Disabilities Council.