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Young Leadership Council (YLC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic organization created to develop leadership through community projects.
Our vision is to be the platform for young professionals to build strong communities and create social change.
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Introducing the 2022 Leadership Development Series Class
October 4, 2022 — Young Leadership Council’s flagship Leadership Development Series (LDS) began on Tuesday, September 13th with a class…
Seeking Role Models and Board of Directors for 2023
YLC is seeking to recognize New Orleans’ most inspirational leaders of today and train the passionate young leaders of tomorrow…
YLC Launches Clean. Safe. Beautiful. Initiative for 2022
Young Leadership Council (YLC) is proud to call New Orleans home. A center of culture, creativity, and innovation, New Orleans…
YLC Names Next Executive Director
New Orleans, LA – After an intensive search led by the Board of Directors, YoungLeadership Council (YLC) is pleased to…
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Early and mid-career adults (ages 21-42) looking to gain leadership skills are learning through YLC. YLC’s unique combination of training, hands-on experiences, and connections to local experts helps emerging business, political, and community leaders to deepen their self-knowledge, explore critical issues in group processes, and shape social change.
Joining YLC is a choice to be a part of a legacy of service and civic engagement in Greater New Orleans that supports each member’s personal and professional success while enhancing the quality of life for all New Orleanians through a variety of community projects.
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