About Youth Leadership Miami
Future Executive Program
Youth Leadership Miami (YLMFEP) is a program targeted to sophomores, juniors and seniors who are in good standing scholastically and attend either public or private high schools located in Miami-Dade County. This exciting and fun program is patterned after the highly successful and widely recognized Leadership Miami program. YLMFEP brings together young people from different backgrounds and experiences, to gain knowledge and explore issues affecting Greater Miami's youth and our community at large. In addition, leadership and personal development is an integral part of the YLMFEP experience.
The inaugural program was held in January 2003 with 30 students in the founding class and was a great success.
"the courage this leadership activity has empowered me to step beyond my comfort zone just a little every time, and eventually, I will be embarking on things I never even thought about" - Student in the 2003 Founding Class
"a first class, high quality, informational and skill building event for these youths. Thank you for allowing my daughter to participate" - Parent of Student in the 2003 Founding Class
YLMFEP is a six and one-half day, high-energy series of conferences/workshops from March to December 2008. Day One will kick off with the Team Ropes Adventure Challenge. This unique series of activities is focused on team members working together to solve structured problems in an outdoor setting. The adventure activities promote confidence, teamwork, respect, communication, problem-solving and leadership. Day two will include a wide variety of activities with community leaders, government officials, and prominent business executives, all sharing their views on our community and their leadership skills. The day will end with an energetic motivational speaker. Day three will include a community service project in coordination with National Youth Service Day. Day four will provide a career advisement workshop and the Day five workshop will inventory student aptitudes and abilities. Days one to five will take place between March and December 2008. Day six plus a “Graduation Awards Ceremony” will occur in the winter to further develop student leadership and future executive skills. All selected participants may receive up to 48 community service hours upon completion of the program.
For more information or to talk to the program Director, call Liane Ventura at 305-577-5445 or via e-mail at lventura@miamichamber.com
Upcoming sessions will also be listed on our calendar of events page.