Unique Programs

While there are several youth leadership programs within the metropolitan area what makes this program unique?

• Bi-state program, multi-county (9 of the 15 months students from the 3 counties meet together)

• Students learn not only about their own community but about the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area

• Breaks down social and racial barriers

• No cost to student

• GPA is not an admission criteria

• School administrators and counselors endorse and support the program because transportation is provided. (Students are picked up and dropped off at school.)

• School administrators receive monthly program communication and are aware of students' attendance.

• Transportation provided student-removes barriers prohibiting many students from participating in program.

• Assist student in career development

• Scholarship information and support letters provided

• Work Force Development

• 100 educational hours received during 15-month program

• Discussion with local colleges to make this a 3-hour

• college credit course

• Program involves individuals from ages 16-24

• 650 Alumni

• More than 5,000 volunteer hours contributed through community projects since 1993

Please contact (816) 520-0014 or (913) 721-3933 for additional information.

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