BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington seeks area seventh and eighth-grade applicants from all backgrounds and experiences for the Judy O’Bannon Youth Leadership Academy (YLA). YLA is an inclusive program designed to foster civic commitment and engagement among youth. Participants will develop leadership skills, create a community service project, and build communication skills. There is no fee for application or participation.
YLA will commence on Friday, Oct. 21 with a dinner and introductory meeting. Following the meeting, participants will engage in leadership development activities on three Saturdays, Oct. 22 (9 a.m.-Noon), Nov. 12 (9 a.m.-Noon), and Dec. 3 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.).
In Jan. 2023, students will begin meeting with their mentor to complete a service project that addresses the needs of local youth or solves a problem at school or in the community.
For details and to apply, visit ivytech.edu/obannon and click Youth Leadership Academy. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Oct. 12.
For direct inquiries, contact Jennifer Daily-Mantha at jdailymantha@ivytech.edu or 812-330-4402, or Dr. Samantha Levy at sblevy@ivytech.edu or 812-330-6024.
Ivy Tech Community College offers more than 70 career and four-year transfer programs, with courses that start multiple times per year for quick entry and graduation. To get started, apply for free online at ivytech.edu, call 812-330-6013, or email askBloomington@ivytech.edu. For information on tuition-free programs at Ivy Tech Bloomington, visit ivytech.edu/bloomington/NLJ.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College (ivytech.edu) is Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns to the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a Bachelor’s degree. Follow Ivy Tech on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
