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.
We recognize and affirm the limitless potential of youth. We actively build shared leadership that creates space for youth as partners in decision making, to take ownership and effect change.
We build and maintain trust by modeling our expectations through transparency, humility, and adherence to best practices in our work. We are dedicated to responsibly upholding the trust placed in us by our stakeholders, the public, and the resources that fuel our mission.
We strive to exhibit the vulnerability, creativity, and courage needed to generate positive change. We take bold action to challenge assumptions and expectations, develop new roles with young people, and empower them to lead now to share a better future.
We create environments that inspire knowledge, growth, and ongoing reflection. By recognizing and cultivating the unique passions and strengths of both youth and adults, we empower personal and collective development. We embrace the challenges and failures that come with growth, learning from every step to evolve and improve. Reflection is not just an action, but a vital and continuous part of our journey toward progress.
We believe diversity & inclusion are our greatest strengths and commit to fostering respect for all, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, abilities, disabilities, or any other identity. We recognize that deep disparities persist and work to address them, especially for those who exist at the intersections of marginalized identities. We create environments where everyone can be their authentic selves and truly thrive.
Nondiscrimination policy: The National Youth Leadership Council provides programs and resources for students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin. Read our full Civil Rights Policy here.
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