Maine Youth Leadership is a 4-day seminar focused on enhancing leadership skills, volunteerism, and character for high school sophomores in Maine.
The Pillars of Maine Youth Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
Participants are empowered to take initiative, inspire others, and develop effective decision-making skills. Through hands-on activities and group challenges, students gain the confidence and tools needed to lead in both their school communities and beyond.
Volunteerism
Volunteerism
We emphasize the importance of giving back to the community and making a positive impact through service. Participants engage in projects that highlight the value of helping others, learning how volunteer work can strengthen communities and build a sense of shared responsibility.
Character
Character
We are dedicated to fostering integrity, respect, and personal responsibility in emerging leaders. Through discussions and reflection, students explore how to make ethical choices, overcome challenges with resilience, and be role models who inspire others through their actions and values.
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2nd Annual Golf Classic (2024) Winners
The second annual Maine Youth Leadership Golf Classic was a huge success, raising over $10,000 to support leadership development for Maine’s young leaders! We exceeded our turnout and support from last year and couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you to our...
Elliot Demo – Alumni Spotlight
Demo attended the seminar in 2019 as a representative from Waterville Senior High School and returned to MYL as a Junior Counselor in 2022 and as MC in 2023. He is currently studying Justice Studies at the University of Maine Augusta with an anticipated graduation in...
1st Annual MYL Golf Classic (2023) Winners
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2023 MYL Golf Classic. Your support has meant the world to our efforts to support leadership development in Maine's young people. 2023 MYL Golf Classic Winners 1st Gross: Joshua Kane, Ben Grant, Mike Boucouvalas, Calvin Heinbaugh...