Youth Leadership Broward

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About Youth Leadership Broward

Youth Leadership Broward (YLB), a program of Leadership Broward Foundation (LBF), is a nine-month program that provides an opportunity for students to gain real-life experiences through interactions with community leaders from businesses, government agencies, and civic organizations; develop essential leadership skills such as team building, conflict resolution, time management, public speaking and goal setting; and impact the community through an ongoing service project throughout the year. Each year, fifty-five current high school sophomores from across Broward County are selected to participate in this program during their junior year.

Eligibility

Applications are open to all current sophomores attending a Broward County public or private high school who meet the following criteria:

Hold a grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Demonstrate leadership in their schools and/or community
Have an interest in enhancing their leadership skills and knowledge of Broward County
Receive approval by a high school principal and/or guidance counselor

Time Commitment (See Calendar of Dates Below)

Attend program orientation, opening retreat, leadership day, and graduation day and evening.
Attend at least five (5) of the seven (7) monthly program days which take place on school days from 8:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. (half days count as a full day absence)
Participate in a mandatory ongoing community service project one weekday a month outside of YLB and school hours.