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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Garret Smith – Alumni Spotlight
Smith attended the seminar in 2017 as a representative from Spruce Mountain High School. He is currently working on his major in Secondary Education and minor in Leadership Studies at the University of Maine with an anticipated graduation in 2023. He took the time to...
Riley Gray – Alumni Spotlight
Gray attended the seminar in 2018 as a representative from Spruce Mountain High School. She is currently attending the University of Maine at Augusta for Dental Hygiene. She took the time to answer some questions about her Maine Youth Leadership experience and how it...
Jason Tarr – Alumni Spotlight
Jason attended the seminar in 2003 as a representative from Hermon High School. He went on graduate from the University of Maine in Orono in 2010 where he studied Sociology with a concentration in Crime, Law, and Deviancy. Jason works at Unum and is the President of...