National Council for Community and Education Partnerships

Youth Leadership Summit

The Youth Leadership Summit will take place July 21-24, 2024, as part of the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference in Washington, DC.

The Summit provides a high-quality, national-level interactive training experience and peer-to-peer learning opportunity focused on life, leadership, and learning-to-learn skills for 9th-12th grade high school students who are currently participating in GEAR UP programs. Many alumni say the experience is life-changing and they walked away with more confidence to speak publicly, lead locally, and engage in their GEAR UP program.

All slots for the 2024 Youth Leadership Summit have been filled.

If your program received slots, download the 2024 Youth Leadership Summit Planning Guide for instructions to secure your students’ participation.

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2023 Youth Leadership Summit

2023 YLS presentation at the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference in San Francisco, CA.


Student Testimonials

Truly life is changing!

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I loved getting to know everyone and all the energy in the room. 

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This will impact my life in such a positive way.

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The most inspiring and informational conference I have been to!

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Truly life is changing! ~ I loved getting to know everyone and all the energy in the room.  ~ This will impact my life in such a positive way. ~ The most inspiring and informational conference I have been to! ~