21st Century Leaders, operated under the charter of Georgia Business Forum, Inc., is a non-profit organization that collaborates with business and education leaders to develop, inspire and nurture students with leadership potential to make a positive impact on their schools, communities and future places of work.

The mission of 21st Century Leaders is to increase the number, skills and diversity of Georgia’s future leaders.

The program begins in the summer of sophomore year and continues during high school.  21st Century Leaders hail from over 130 high schools across the state of Georgia.  They are truly a picture of Georgia; they are urban and rural, minority and majority, male and female.  They come from differing economic circumstances and family backgrounds.

Since 1991, over 3,800 students have participated in 21st Century Leaders; 97% enter college and 72% report taking on formal leadership roles in their colleges and communities after high school.  These students lead community service projects, take on high profile summer internships, and are hired as summer program leaders.  Our students lead faith-based groups and mentor younger students; they are truly making a difference in their communities!

If you want to be challenged, changed and developed into an outstanding leader, apply to our program and get involved today!