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About Our Academy
The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) is a unique program providing constructive alternatives to gangs, drugs and other serious problems facing low-income children and their families in high risk neighborhoods.
The mission of the YLA is to motivate selected young people from Illinois Community College District 509 who are economically at risk to stay in school, realize their full potential, and become productive leaders and role models in their communities. Students are selected during the 2nd semester of 6th grade and begin Academy activities at the start of 7th grade. The program continues through 12th grade and ends with two years free tuition to Elgin Community College. Approximately 20 students are selected based on their applications, recommendations, family interviews and availability of program funds. Students participate in the Academy for approximately 2 to 4 hours per week from September through May, continuing during the summer months with camp and others activities. Cadets also participate in Elgin's July 4 parade. YLA offices are located at 51 South Spring Street, Elgin, Illinois 60120 on the Fountain Campus of Elgin Community College. Class sessions are held on the main campus. YLA Office Hours
Questions about the program may be directed to eccyla@aol.com
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Welcome to our new website. Take a good look around, because there's a lot to see. Be sure to get yourself an account for personalization. Take a look at our forums to talk with one another. Please let the webmaster know if you have any questions. Posted on Oct 24 Recent Forum Posts: 7th grade forum (Nov 26) Welcome! (Oct 24)
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July 4th Parade - Jul 04 @ 8:00 am (Downtown Elgin) YLA Carwash - Jul 18 @ 9:00 am (Buffalo Wild Wings-Hoffman Estates)
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