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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From Our Blog
Dilon Townsend – Alumni Spotlight
Townsend attended the seminar in 2014 as a representative from Washington Academy in East Machias. He is currently studying Restaurant/Food Service Management at the University of Central Florida in Orlando with an anticipated graduation in the Spring of 2022....
Liz Sevigny – Alumni Spotlight
Sevigny attended the seminar in 2017 as a representative from Deering High School. They are working on a double major in Computer Science and East Asian Studies at Mount Holyoke College with an anticipated graduation in 2023. Sevigny is a newly elected International...
Amanda Millay – Alumni Spotlight
Amanda attended the seminar in 2005 as a representative from Presque Isle High School. She graduated from the New England School of Communications in 2011 after studying Communications with a focus on Marketing/Graphic Design. Amanda, known by most MYL alumni by her...