Youth Leadership Program

The Youth Leadership Program at the 2025 Training Institutes is a unique series of learning opportunities to support young adults in growing their capacity and knowledge to advocate for social change and systems that truly meet the needs of youth. The program also offers the opportunity for adults to understand how to create a shared space with young adults in their own communities through mutual respect and understanding.

Youth leaders are at the center of the planning for the Youth Leadership Program to ensure the programming and learning offered is relevant and applicable to the real-life advocacy work that youth groups are doing every day across the country.

The program is hosted by Unicorn Solutions LLC and a group of young adults in collaboration with Innovations Institute.

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Who attends the Youth Leadership Program:

  • Youth: Young people advocating for themselves.
  • Youth Advocates: Youth with lived experience who are change agents in their communities.
  • Advocates for Youth: Young adults with lived experience who are advocating for youth engagement at all levels.
  • Supportive Adults: Adults who support youth in all stages to use their voices in systems change.
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What can participants expect:

  • Powerful and motivational opening and closing sessions with speakers and activities.
  • Inspiring workshops where we learn together to create change in our communities.
  • Opportunities to network with other youth and young adults from across the country who are passionate about making a difference.
  • A unique focus on wellness and self-care in the movement.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn:

  • Strategies to bring change to communities around the country and how to apply them in your advocacy efforts.
  • How to be active in the youth movement.
  • Effective and creative ways to tell your story.
  • How to connect with others in your community and how to develop partnerships for change.
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In addition to workshops on leadership and empowerment, the Youth Leadership Program includes workshops focusing on wellness, self-care, and strategies for overall health. General Training Institutes sessions take place at the same time as the Youth Leadership Program and you are encouraged to attend any general sessions that you feel will provide you with the tools you need to be an effective change agent.

Register for the Youth Leadership Program:

  1.  Register for the 2025 Training Institutes and indicate that you are attending the Youth Leadership Program.
  2.  Ensure payment of applicable registration fees.
  3.  If under 18, fill out and return the Youth Leadership Agreement which we will send to you.

Young Adults under 18

For young adults under the age of 18, a responsible person (such as a parent or guardian, community member, or other adult attending the Training Institutes) must accompany you to the 2025 Training Institutes, accept responsibility for providing needed supervision, and remain accessible to respond to emergencies and other issues.

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The following resources can help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience at the 2025 Training Institutes.

Resources coming soon!