Our Students Succeed!
Youth Lead KC is the premier Kansas City youth development program dedicated to preparing students for life after high school
Our Students Succeed!
Youth Lead KC is the premier Kansas City youth development program dedicated to preparing students for life after high school
Youth Lead KC
The mission of Youth Lead KC is to provide high school students unique experiential learning opportunities to expand their education beyond the classroom, develop resilient leaders, and build stronger communities.
BREAKS DOWN
social, racial, economic, academic and geographic barriers
EMPOWERS STUDENTS
to positively impact their communities
ASSISTS STUDENTS
with college and career exploration and in developing the critical skills desired by employees
PROVIDES WORKSHOPS
for scholarship information, writing resumes and essays
SUPPORTS ALUMNI
in maintaining their professional edge through networking and skill development
Since 1993, over 4000 Kansas City students have completed our program
Today's youth face a wide array of challenges. With graduation rates below national averages and a widening achievement gap the reality, comprehensive programs like Youth Lead KC have shown promise in cultivating a pattern of success for all students. The Youth Lead KC program has emerged as a critical component to the the success of Kansas City's youth, providing an environment where each student is nurtured and provided the personal development necessary for post-secondary success.
Who can participate?
The Youth Lead KC program is designed for a highly diverse group of students of all academic levels, but focus is primarily on the 2.0-4.0 GPA student. Our staff provides services to students from 17 different schools in the Kansas City Area including students from both the Kansas City Missouri Public High Schools and the Kansas City Kansas Public High Schools.
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