YLDP
YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP) empowered underserved middle and high school students from Springfield Public Schools – District 186 to grow as confident leaders and successful young adults. Through intentional programming and supportive mentorship, YLDP helped students build the skills they needed to graduate from high school and prepare for their next steps, whether that path led to college, vocational or trade school, military service, or the workforce. The program’s goal was to ensure every participant was equipped with the confidence, skills, and support needed to pursue and achieve their dreams.
Core components of YLDP included:
- Evidence-Based Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) – Building self-awareness, resilience, communication, and leadership skills
- Life & Job Skills Enrichment – Practical, real-world experiences that prepare students for future success
- Community Service Learning – Opportunities to give back, build empathy, and lead through service
Opportunity • Community • Empowerment
