April 2019 - AAYLC Monthly News and Updates

Volume 08 | April 1, 2019

Monthly News and Updates

The African American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC) wants to stay connected with you! Enjoy interesting facts, educational information, student highlights, and upcoming events. Please provide your feedback and suggestions by clicking the button on the bottom of the page. We want to hear from you!

Did You Know?

Millennials are now the largest generation in the labor force. More than a third of American workers today are Millennials (adults ages 18 to 34), and last year they surpassed Generation X (ages 35 to 50) to become the single largest generational group in the U.S. workforce.

Students leave Disney Dreamers Academy with life lessons ...

ORLAND, Fla - Teens bid an emotional farewell at the commencement ceremony on the final day of the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine at Walt Disney World on Sunday.

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16-year-old from Texas Accepted into 9 Law Schools

Haley Taylor Schlitz, a college senior at Texas Women’s University, has been accepted into nine law schools. The road to excellence was a challenging one for the teen. She struggled in a traditional classroom setting. Her parents decided to home school her in the fifth grade once they noticed a decline in her grades.

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Student of the Month - James Chenevert

James Chenevert is a senior at Fountain Fort Carson High School with a 3.0 GPA. James would like to control his own destiny. He is creative, hard-working, smart and has a passion to become an entrepreneur. James, along with his dad, would like to create a business in interstate transportation with a fleet of self-owned trucks. He is eager to formulate a business plan. Learn more about this incredible student

African American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC)

Our March 9, 2019 AAYLC is in the books as a resounding success with more than 1,000 participating students, parents, presenters and volunteers. We received direct feedback indicating that attendees and guests found the conference to be a “great success” that was “well organized” with “quite a variety of diverse class offerings” that offered “something for everyone”. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to our 2020 conference. Check out our AAYLC highlights video.

Student Opportunities

Are you or someone you know looking for scholarships, internships, jobs or summer programs? The AAYLC wants to assist you with your search! Our partners and supporters provide us with various opportunities for students year-round. Our new website page features some amazing options. Learn more about our Student Opportunities

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