Who We Are

For over 40 years, the National Youth Leadership Council has transformed classrooms, empowered teachers, and captivated students by leading the way in providing high-quality, dynamic service-learning content to school districts, classrooms, afterschool programs, and everything in between.

NYLC accelerates student achievement by strengthening academic, civic, and character outcomes through service-learning. We tap into the passion, creativity, and ingenuity of all young people to make meaningful change happen. NYLC offers a variety of paths to reach service-learning excellence through online content, customized professional development, tools, resources, and more. We are leading the way to address real world issues with all young people, inspiring them to Serve. Learn. Change the world.®

Our Values

Student speaking about service-learning

Youth Voice

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.

Integrity

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.

Innovation

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.

Growth and Learning

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.

Inclusion

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.

Donor Privacy Policy: The National Youth Leadership Council respects the privacy of our donors. Read the full donor privacy policy here.