Lunch and Learn: April 15th, 2026 @ 5:00 PM

Want to Learn More About 21st Century Leaders?

Join us for an upcoming virtual Lunch & Learn designed especially for parents, guardians, and grandparents who want to learn more about 21st Century Leaders (21CL) and our Summer Leadership Institutes.

This session is a great opportunity to:

1.Meet the full-time 21CL staff.

2.Learn about our programs and what students experience.

3.Ask questions about eligibility, safety, and expectations.

4.Understand how 21CL supports leadership growth for high school students across Georgia.

 

Date: Wednesday April 15th, 2026

Time: 5-6 pm EST

Register Here

 

Lunch and Learn: April 15th, 2026 @ 1:00 PM

Want to Learn More About 21st Century Leaders?

Join us for an upcoming virtual Lunch & Learn designed especially for parents, guardians, and grandparents who want to learn more about 21st Century Leaders (21CL) and our Summer Leadership Institutes.

This session is a great opportunity to:

1.Meet the full-time 21CL staff.

2.Learn about our programs and what students experience.

3.Ask questions about eligibility, safety, and expectations.

4.Understand how 21CL supports leadership growth for high school students across Georgia.

 

Date: Wednesday April 15th, 2026

Time: 1-2 pm EST

Register Here

 

2026 Summer Leadership Institute Application

The application for our 2026 summer leadership institutes is open January 5 – March 1.

21st Century Leaders’ summer leadership institutes are week-long, residential programs focused on leadership development and career exploration that take place in June.

High school students in Georgia can apply to one of our four summer institutes. If accepted, they’ll become a member of 21st Century Leaders with access to our programs and experiences throughout high school and beyond!

Learn more and apply here.

Alumni Spotlight: Kennedy Camp

Regardless of which 21CL program you attend, you gain essential soft skills—teamwork, leadership, grit, and public speaking—that will support you in any field. My advice to students is to take the networking opportunities seriously. People are eager to support you at this stage, and you never know how one connection could help shape your future.

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The Golden Hour: Be the Inspiration – January 22, 2026 @10:00am

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

WATCH THE REPLAY HERE.

Georgia Youth Leadership Awards Info Session

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

Watch Info Session Recording

 

Georgia Youth Leadership Awards Info Session

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=EYDDKGhtOAs3ON4Kbcpb5aIqmRyP63.1

Join Info Session