The Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC) offers dynamic experiential education programs that focus on leadership development and inspire high-achieving young people from around the world to achieve their full potential.

Elementary School Program

The National Young Leaders Program (NYLP) introduces promising elementary school students to eight key leadership traits that are critical to their success in their education and beyond: teambuilding, goal setting, communication, conflict management, problem-solving, character development, citizenship and organizational skills. Nominate Now

Middle School Programs

The Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) is a unique leadership development program.  JrNYLC introduces students to the rich tradition of leadership throughout American history, while helping them develop their own leadership skills. Nominate Now

The National Young Leaders State Conference (NYLSC) is a leadership program created especially for that critical time of transition when young people are leaving middle school and entering high school. Nominate Now

High School Programs

The National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) offers top students from across the United States the opportunity to discuss and debate current events and leading issues with national leaders. Nominate Now

The Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC) offers students from countries around the world the unique opportunity to explore global leadership issues with world leaders in Washington, D.C. and New York City or in select cities around the world. Nominate Now