21st Century Leaders

The Golden Hour: Be the Inspiration - January 22, 2026 @10:00am
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r9u08M6-QUGrqCSt1PlmLg
Join our Board of Directors and Gala Co-Chairs for this special hour featuring our legacy partner and Gold Sponsor to this year’s Be the Inspiration Gala, Cox Enterprises. Hear why investing in youth leadership and workforce development matters and how 21st Century Leaders has remained the premier youth leadership program for nearly four decades.
Date: Thursday, January 22nd
Time: 10-11am EST
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Lunch and Learn: December 10th, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r9u08M6-QUGrqCSt1PlmLg
Want to Learn More About 21st Century Leaders?
Join us for an upcoming virtual Lunch & Learn! Whether you want to discover all the great programs we offer or help spread the word about 21CL, these sessions are a perfect way to get connected.
Date: Wednesday December 10th, 2025
Time: 1-2 pm EST
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LeaderSip: The Power of We
2025-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | New Realm Brewery, 550 Somerset Terrace NE, Unit 101, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
21CL’s Alumni Board invites you to join them for a LEADERsip at New Realm Brewery in Atlanta to network, reconnect, or simply learn more about 21st Century Leaders during their Power of We giving campaign.
No RSVP required; cash bar only. Show up as you are!

Let’s inspire youth to lead.
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Leadership exCHANGE 2025
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00
Our annual fall summit, Leadership exCHANGE will take place on Saturday, November 1st from 10am – 4pm.
The summit, presented by MarketSource, will be a day to reconnect with 21CL peers, explore industries, and learn about diversity and inclusion.
All 21CL current students are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

Lunch and Learn: October 29th, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4yfV87gmR7GN2GBVvuqzqw
Want to Learn More About 21st Century Leaders?
Join us for an upcoming virtual Lunch & Learn! Whether you want to discover all the great programs we offer or help spread the word about 21CL, these sessions are a perfect way to get connected.
Date: Wednesday October 29th, 2025
Time: 1-2 pm EST
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The Leadership Open Pickleball Tournament
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Dill Dinkers Atlanta, 1200 White Street SW, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA, 30310, United States
The Leadership Open is 21CL’s inaugural pickleball tournament, hosted by 21CL students and alumni. The family-friendly** tournament will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 1-4pm at Dill Dinkers Pickleball in Atlanta, Georgia. Player spots, spectator tickets, and sponsorships available. Registration and more information to be announced soon! **players must be high school aged OR older to participate.
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Leaderboard at River Club
2025-10-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-15 09:00 - 16:00 | River Club, 1138 Crescent River Pass, Suwannee, GA, 30024
The Leaderboard is 21CL’s annual golf outing, hosted by the Board of Directors, is to bring awareness of our programs and thank existing 21CL supporters in a fun networking and competitive atmosphere at the beautiful and private River Club golf course in Suwanee, Georgia.
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Georgia Youth Leadership Awards Info Session
2025-10-08 17:00 - 2025-11-01 23:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88294040189?pwd=[REDACTED]
Nominations for our Georgia Youth Leadership Awards (GYLA) are open from October 1st – November 1st. Want to know more about GYLA? Join 21st Century Leaders’ virtual GYLA informational session to learn about the selection process, qualifications, awardee recognition and more:
Date: Wednesday October 8th, 2025
Time: 5-6pm EST
Watch recording link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/4k-6iSb3cR6rdfYS3cwOxsd5WLrvwP3ywfixEzAW1QF9H80uqRmyYSFWnL592OSS.9t7E2AHXMmXmiQGg?startTime=1759957226000
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Georgia Youth Leadership Awards Info Session
2025-10-08 17:00 - 18:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88294040189?pwd=[REDACTED]
Nominations for our Georgia Youth Leadership Awards (GYLA) are open from October 1st – November 1st. Want to know more about GYLA? Join 21st Century Leaders’ virtual GYLA informational session to learn about the selection process, qualifications, awardee recognition and more:
Date: Wednesday October 8th, 2025
Time: 5-6pm EST
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88294040189?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Be the Inspiration Gala
2025-03-15 18:00 - 21:30, 2024-03-23 18:00 - 21:30 | Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, 30315, United States
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NEXT EXEC: Leadership Summit
2024-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, 1300 Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA
You and your network are invited to this leadership summit designed for and by young professionals. That’s right, this leadership development opportunity isn’t for our high school students, but for young professionals eager to take their leadership development to the next level while supporting a good cause.
In honor of our 35th anniversary, our Alumni Board is hosting this professional and leadership development and networking opportunity while raising support for our programs and our sustainability campaign. Did we mention, you’ll get a professional headshot as your takeaway!?
Take your leadership to the next level and dive into the following topics with industry leaders:

Modeling Inclusive Leadership in the Workplace
Building your Personal Brand and Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace
Make the Most of your Money! Negotiating your Best Salary

SOLD OUT – Registration Closed

All Young Professionals are invited to attend. You do not have to be a 21CL Alumni, but do have to be 18 years of age/graduated from high school or older.

Goizueta Youth Leadership Summit 2024
2024-02-10 09:00 - 16:30
21CL’s annual winter summit, the Goizueta Youth Leadership Summit, will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 9am – 4:30pm at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.
At the summit, students will get to work in teams to solve and present a real-life business case challenge, under the mentorship of MBA students from the Goizueta Business School and their community-service group Goizueta Gives. Students will also hear from keynote speakers to learn more about public relations and corporate social responsibility. Lunch is provided.
All 21CL students are welcome to attend. Registration is required.
