Youth Leadership Alliance

The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce's Youth Leadership Alliance, is a program for high school students with demonstrated leadership abilities. The mission of YLA is: increase awareness of community  needs, opportunities, problems and resources; to provide a greater understanding of contemporary issues through interaction and problem solving with peers and community  leaders; help students understand "the big picture" of the Peninsula, identify the opportunities here for a career and family development; expose them to volunteer experiences outside the realm of school; and to enhance communication skills, critical thinking, and decision making abilities.
 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Building Excellence Sponsor: $500.00 per team

• You and your company have the opportunity to tap into the innovative ideas of the emerging workforce, while demonstrating your relevance to the business community on the Peninsula.

• Adopt a team of students for five days on the journey towards excellence

• Two ½ day sessions require onsite presence from your company or representative.

• Day 2:  Centering on mentoring the youth through a theoretical business situation using your company’s expertise and/or core values.   

• Day 5: Observe your team deliver a presentation on their business proposal using the concepts that are the basis of your business success.

Additional Sponsorships:

Building the Foundation Sponsor..........$250
Setting the Pace Sponsor..................$175

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