St. Louis Park, Minnesota | February 12, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The National Youth Leadership Council Expands Focus with New Mission and Vision
The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC), a leading voice in service-learning and youth empowerment, proudly announces its new mission and vision, ushering in an exciting new chapter focused on expanding its impact on young people changing the world. For decades, NYLC has championed service-learning as a powerful educational approach. With its new mission, the organization broadens its focus to elevate youth leadership and amplify youth voice, alongside its steadfast commitment to service-learning.
“Our new mission and vision reflect our belief in the limitless potential of young people to lead and create meaningful change,” said Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO. “This is not just an evolution of our work; it’s a declaration that youth empowerment is critical to building a brighter future for communities and democracy alike.”
The New Mission and Vision
- Mission: To equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence, amplifying youth voice to co-create a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.
- Vision: We envision a world where every young person engages in social action and is recognized as essential to civic society.
Why This Matters
The expanded mission builds on NYLC’s legacy of service-learning while addressing today’s pressing need for youth leadership and civic engagement. By empowering young people to lead with purpose and empathy, NYLC prepares them to tackle challenges in collaboration with each other and communities, make their voices heard, while creating positive change in the world.
What’s Next for NYLC
As part of its expanded focus, NYLC will:
- Create more opportunities for youth leadership within the organization.
- Launch new programs and grow current initiatives that elevate youth leadership and voice.
- Strengthen partnerships with schools, educators, and youth-serving organizations.
- Continue to host its annual National Service-Learning Conference, fostering collaboration and innovation in service-learning and youth leadership.
To learn more about NYLC’s expanded mission and vision, visit our blog.
The Future of Leadership Starts Here
NYLC invites supporters to join in its mission to create a world where all young people can lead with empathy and civic responsibility. Through its The Future of Leadership donation campaign, the organization is seeking to expand its impact and empower more young people than ever before.
To donate or get involved, click here!
About NYLC
For more than 40 years, NYLC has been a leader in inspiring youth to take action, develop leadership skills, and address real-world challenges with empathy, purpose, and a commitment to civic responsibility. Through the integration of our core pillars—service-learning, youth leadership, and youth voice—NYLC empowers students and educators to drive meaningful change. We provide innovative tools, tailored professional development, and dynamic resources that equip young leaders to make a lasting impact in their communities. The future of leadership starts here, as we work together to shape today’s youth into the changemakers of tomorrow.
Miranda Taylor
Director of Communications and External Relations
[email protected]
www.nylc.org
