2025 Nominations Now Open!

St. Joseph’s College, Standish, ME
May 15-18th, 2025

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.

Discover Maine Youth Leadership

For Parents & Guardians

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For Students

Explore what the seminar is all about, get answers to your questions, and find day of information.

For Schools

Learn more about the purpose of MYL, what ambassadors will engage in, and complete the nomination form for your school.

For Alumni

Complete your application to become a JC/AC, view upcoming events, and more for alumni of MYL.

From Our Blog

Caleigh Milton – Alumni Spotlight

Caleigh Milton – Alumni Spotlight

Milton attended the seminar in 2003 as a representative from George Stevens Academy. She studied political science at University of Southern Maine and is now a criminal defense attorney. She took the time to answer some questions about her Maine Youth Leadership...

Joshua Kane – Alumni Spotlight

Joshua Kane – Alumni Spotlight

Kane attended the seminar in 2003 as a representative from Hermon High School. He graduated in 2009 from Thomas College (Waterville, Maine) with a B.S. of Science in Management. He works as an Operations Manager for Pepsi Beverages Company in Presque Isle, Maine and...

Lauren Cooper – Alumni Spotlight

Lauren Cooper – Alumni Spotlight

Cooper attended the seminar in 2017 as a representative from Foxcroft Academy. She began her undergraduate studies at University of New England in Biddeford, ME in the fall of 2019 and currently has two jobs on campus - one in the library and one in a microbiology...