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Upcoming Events

Life-changing experiences to inspire & empower

Join us in our upcoming live events to be bold, fearless and lead with confidence. Events are focused on putting high school students into the driver’s seat to set the course to power their future. Our live conferences feature keynote presenters and a variety of interactive discussion panels and breakout sessions.

Our 2025-2026 events will be hosted at Northern Kentucky University, Vincennes University Jasper Campus, and Lincoln Trail College.

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YWL Indiana Hosted at Vincennes University Jasper Campus

Mar
11
YWL Indiana Hosted at Vincennes University Jasper Campus

YWL Illinois Hosted at Lincoln Trail College

Mar
12
YWL Illinois Hosted at Lincoln Trail College

Flying Pig Marathon with LEAD

May
01 - 04
Flying Pig Marathon with LEAD

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About YWL

A movement to build confidence & success

LEAD provides high school students with life-changing experiences to inspire and empower themselves as leaders.

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Testimonial

In Their Words

“This year was my first YWL event and honestly I could have never asked for more. It was amazing and I learned so much. It covered key things I wanted to learn, like how to cope with stress, how to follow your dreams, motivation, and how to work on yourself.”

Kate-Lynn

9th Grade, First-time attendee

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Live! Events

Join our live LEAD events both virtually and in person.

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YWL Clubs

YWL Clubs and curriculum can be utilized in high schools to carry forward and keep alive the messages teens learn at LEAD events.

YWL Clubs

500 Club

Our 500 Club members are providing high school students with opportunities to explore careers, and develop leadership skills and self-confidence.

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Our Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors’ commitment to developing strong teens, we provide free programming to all teens!

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