TLT Youth Leadership Academy
An educational program designed for students in 5th through 12th grade, including those in public, private, and homeschool settings. Held during the summer each year, the academy offers community-focused sessions that are:
Three 3-hour sessions, offered either as three consecutive days or one day per week for three weeks, depending on the location.
Culminating in the TLT Youth Leadership Certificate of Completion
What Students Experience
Participants explore a variety of engaging and impactful topics, including:
Personal communication and leadership skills
Local community service organizations
Civic leadership through hands-on service projects
Community history and development
Higher education and career pathways
Resume building and professional review
Financial literacy fundamentals
Community safety and local government functions
Each session emphasizes active learning and civic engagement, helping students build confidence, leadership skills, and a stronger connection to their communities.
Summer 2027 cohorts are forming! Registration will open in February, additional locations are being identified. Updates will be posted below.
We bring the programs to you!
Thank you to our Summer 2026 sponsors!
Leadership in Action
Youth Leadership Academy connects leadership development with real-world community experience. Students learn how their communities work, connect with local leaders and organizations, explore community needs, and participate in hands-on activities that help them turn ideas into action.
Through the program, students develop practical leadership skills including:
- Communication — expressing ideas, listening, asking questions, and working with others
- Problem Solving — identifying challenges and exploring solutions
- Teamwork — collaborating, contributing, and learning from others
- Goal Setting — identifying personal goals and creating a plan to move forward
- Time Management — learning how to organize responsibilities and follow through
- Civic Engagement — understanding how individuals can contribute to their communities
- Leadership Confidence — discovering personal strengths, values, and leadership potential
YLA gives students an opportunity to see that leadership is not simply a title. Leadership is something they can practice, demonstrate, and use to make a difference.
Program Details:
TLT Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) Classes run in the Summer.
Days and Times vary upon location, request a program in your area!
Cost $30
Additional locations will be added as they are confirmed.
Earn Your TLT Youth Leadership Certificate
Your leadership journey starts here.
Students who successfully complete all three TLT Youth Leadership Academy sessions will receive a TLT Youth Leadership Certificate of Completion recognizing their participation in the program and commitment to developing their leadership skills.
The certificate recognizes students who have completed this introductory TLT leadership experience and taken an important first step toward discovering their potential as leaders.
Grades 5–12 | Three 3-Hour Leadership Sessions | Certificate of Completion
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Your First TLT Credential
The TLT Youth Leadership Certificate is the first credential in the TLT leadership journey.
As students continue to grow through TLT programs and experiences, additional opportunities may be available to earn credentials and certificates that recognize their leadership development, accomplishments, and continued engagement.
Start your leadership journey. Discover the leader in you.