Youth Leadership Institute (YLI)


Youth Leadership Institute (YLI)

When

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - Thursday, June 15, 2023    
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Where

Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue, Davie, FL, 33314

Event Type

United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention’s Broward Youth Coalition (BYC) will host its annual Youth Leadership Institute (YLI), virtually on Tuesday, June 13 (via Zoom), and in-person on Thursday, June 15 at Nova Southeastern University (NSU).

  • This FREE, 2-Day FUN youth leadership summit for 7th graders through high school graduating seniors will focus on mental health promotion, public speaking, youth advocacy, and substance use prevention. The 2-part event will feature special guests, several peer-to-peer sessions, prizes and more!
  • The virtual event on Day 1 (June 13) will include Part 1 of both the peer-to-peer sessions and The Power of Poetry Workshop.
  • The in-person event on Day 2 (June 15) will feature keynote interactive speaker, The Self Esteem Doctor, and a public speaking workshop where participants will discover how to authentically connect with others when presenting via a series of fun & proven techniques. The day will also feature Part 2 of both the peer-to-peer sessions and The Power of Poetry Workshop.
  • Participants will have the chance to earn community service hours and participate in fun ways for a chance to earn special prizes and giveaways. Event sponsors include United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention, Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Florida Department of Children and Families, Memorial Healthcare System, and Hanley Foundation.

WHEN/: Day 1 – Virtual Via Zoom:

Tuesday, June 13, 2022; 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Register Here for Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gV0dcsJsRZ-gqQEVMd8NfQ#/registration

WHERE Day 2 – Live, In-person

Thursday June 15, 2022; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Nova Southeastern University (NSU)

3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

Arrival time at NSU is 10:45AM for registration and to receive a free t-shirt to wear for the day.

Register Here: https://fs29.formsite.com/UWBYC/fvrugjv0e4/index

DETAILS: Pre-registration is required for both days. Limited space is available for Day 2.

For more information, please visit UnitedWayBroward.org/YLI2023.