About YLO
Potential is the key for the fortunate high school sophomores who are selected to participate in Youth Leadership Omaha, an interactive leadership development program which informs, motivates and increases the awareness of selected high school sophomores through issue-oriented seminars and interaction with community decision-makers. The program outcome is an investment in the Omaha community's future leadership.
Since its inception in 1992, the annual program has brought together a diverse group of 40 participants each year to examine their schools, neighborhoods, ethnicities, faiths, leadership skills and life experiences in a forum that allows for the free exchange of ideas, information and advice.
Supported by Creighton University's College of Business, the AIM Institute, private donors, and community volunteers, student participants meet with leaders from business, government, media, social services and the arts. They learn how the city works and how they can make a difference.
The program begins with a weekend retreat in November. Daylong sessions are held each month from December through April. Program topics include:
- Opening & Closing Retreat
- Omaha Growth & Development Tour
- Media & Arts
- Justice & Government
- Health & Human Services
- Business & Technology
- Education & Career Development
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to join the alumni organization, the Youth Leadership Omaha Ambassadors. The Ambassadors foster change in our schools, churches/synagogues, and city. The program also provides you with additional opportunities to serve our community through volunteer service oriented projects.
Become one of tomorrow’s leaders – today! Applications are required.
For further information, contact Mrs. Maryanne Rouse at Creighton’s College of Business by phone: (402) 280-2613 or email: maryannerouse@creighton.edu