What is a Youth leadership academy?

Education for Tomorrow Alliance is excited to partner with local community members to host our first annual Youth Leadership Academy for High School Sophomores and Juniors in Montgomery County.  During this week long academy students will have the opportunity to meet community leaders, develop new leadership and personal skills, explore their strengths, prepare for their future and interact with other students from their community. 

2023 Youth leadership academy

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AppWhen: July 11 - 14, 2023
            Tuesday - Thursday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 
            Friday - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Lone Star College Montgomery - Maverick Conference Center

Who can apply: Rising High School Sophomores or Juniors from Montgomery County, TX. (Students will be 10th or 11th graders in Fall 2023)

Cost: $225.00 per student
Includes supplies, lunch, snacks, and program t-shirt for the entire week.  ​If you are eligible for an SAT/ACT fee waiver please talk to your counselor about an program fee reduction.

Application Deadline:  Priority will be given to applications submitted by June 1. Applications submitted June 2 through June 16 will be reviewed as space is available. 

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PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Introduce students to leaders in our community
• Helping students develop the skills and tools to face everyday challenges
• Develop and strengthen personal and professionals skills
• Learn about and give back to their community 
• Supporting each other to be better leaders

ELIGIBILITY - To be eligible, a student must demonstrate interest and must meet the following criteria:

• Be a 10th-grade or 11th-grade students in Fall 2023
• Attend school or live in Montgomery County, TX. If you have questions about your eligibility please reach out to EfTA.
• Be in good academic standing 
• Be able to attend the entire week long program. Tuesday, July 11 - Thursday, July 13 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and Friday, July 14 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
• Submit a complete application and program fee. 

Program FAQ
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Applications are now CLOSEd.

Please read through our program FAQ sheet above for questions. If you still have remaining questions please contact Corinne Coulter at ccoulter@efta-us.org or Monica Bomkamp Enia at menia@efta-us.org.