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Business Summit for Education Reform

The Greater Des Moines Partnership in conjunction with Iowa Chamber Alliance, ABI, and the Iowa Business Council held an inaugural Business Summit for Education Reform. The purpose of the Summit was to create a strong and united business voice from across the State to take a leadership role in advocating for transformative reform in education this legislative session. The Summit featured national and local experts who have successfully created business coalitions that are achieving results through improved education systems. Below you will find presentations from the event:
Governor's Stem Advisory Council, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds
EDUNOMICS: The Economics for Winning in Education, Brandon Busteed
Aligning Education and Workforce Goals to Foster Economic Development, Dr. Brian K. Fitzgerald
The Business of Education Reform, Jill Barkin

Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI)

Mission
Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) introduces, develops, and fosters leadership skills among high school sophomores and juniors in the Greater Des Moines region through experiential mentoring and leadership opportunities that enhance self-esteem and encourage involvement in all levels of community life. YLI fact sheet.

Vision
Inspiring participants to impact their community through networking, community engagement, and continuous leadership development; both personally and professionally. To connect young adults to organizations in the Greater Des Moines Region where they can seek out volunteer opportunities and engage with local leadership.

Values
The YLI program values:

  • EMPOWERING youth to connect, participate in change, and create their ideal community.
  • ENCOURAGING youth to become active participants in their community.
  • ENGAGING youth in opportunities to invest their futures in the Greater Des Moines area.

Candidates for the program should:

  1. Be entering their sophomore or junior year of high school (2017-2018).
  2. Have an interest in developing their leadership skills.
  3. Have a desire to learn more about the Greater Des Moines community.

Applications will be open in Spring of 2017

News from the Youth Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines

More Information
2016-2017 Class List
Class schedule and topics
Service Project Form
Service Hours Form
2015-2016 Recap Video

Alumni Mentors

Social Media
YLI on Twitter
YLI on Facebook

History
YLI started as a project of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute. Since its inception 420 students have successfully graduated from this program. Beginning on the fall of 2011 YLI became a program of the Greater Des Moines Partnership under its Regional Workforce Development and Education pillar of work. 

Volunteers
Please contact Nathan Ritz to see if there are any current volunteer opportunities with this program. All volunteers must fill out an application, provide copy of current resume, and pass a full background check. For questions contact Nathan Ritz at [email protected].

 

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