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youth leadership academy 

An outstanding opportunity for Delaware County high school sophomores.

Youth Leadership Academy 
Youth Leadership Academy Class of 2023 Nominations Are Now Open.
2023 Nomination Deadline: Monday, March 20th

Submit a nomination
Program flyer
Download pdf of nomination form
​The Delaware County Workforce Development Board,, Youth Council and, The Foundation of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce are proud to sponsor the Youth Leadership Academy for Delaware County high school sophomores. This program will provide an outstanding opportunity for area 10th graders to meet and work with local leaders.
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​Our goal is to celebrate student achievement and the power of leadership, as well as to encourage Delaware County high school sophomores to become better prepared to take on future leadership opportunities. Our future depends so much on the next generation of individuals who are willing to accept the challenge.

​​Throughout the Academy, interactive sessions will address a variety of topics.


Program Benefits: ​
1. Students can add Youth Leadership Academy to their resume and to college applications for scholarships and special awards.
2. Students build professional relationships through networking with business, industry, government, academic and social service leaders.
​3. Students build personal portfolios of team projects and presentations for future job and college applications.
4. In addition, students examine contingency approaches to leadership, leading in crisis, cognitive and emotive aspects of leadership, ethics and morality, follower ship, organizational design, and leading through change.

Recent Class Photos 

Click the photos below to see photos from recent years. 
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​2023 YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY KEY DATES:

Nomination Deadline
  • ​Monday, March 20, 2023
Program Dates: 
  • Tuesday, ​April 25  8:00 AM to 2:00 PM 
  • Wednesday, April 26 - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM 
  • Thursday, April 27 - 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Reception
  • Thursday, April 27 - 6:00 PM​​

​​Foundation of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce's Programs: 
  • Career Awareness 
  • Leadership Delaware County
  • Magnifying Manufacturing

Youth Leadership Academy Committee Members: ​
  • Jane Buchanan, Be Proud Foundation 
  • Clara Burke, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union 
  • Cathy Judge Cardillo, Trinity Health System 
  • Jacqueline Gardner, Tomorrow’s Utilities 
  •  Adam Gattuso, Monroe Energy 
  • Roe Falcone, EDSI 
  • Jennifer Fleury, SAP
  • Karen Kozachyn, Delaware County Community College 
  • Adriene Irving, Delaware County Intermediate Unit 
  • Trish McFarland, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 
  • Mike Morgan, Foundation of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 
  • Rose Robinson 
  • Mike Ranck, Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County ​

​For more information, contact: 
  • Jaclyn Miley, Events and Communications Manager at jaclynm@delcochamber.org.
Thank you to our Youth Leadership Academy Partners: 
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