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Lead where you live. Serve where you stand. A selective Fall 2026 cohort designed to equip ambitious young people with the confidence, communication skills, civic awareness, and initiative to lead with purpose and stand out in the world — culminating in formal recognition as a United For Impact Youth Leadership Ambassador.
The United For Impact Youth Leadership Ambassadors Program is a leadership development initiative designed to cultivate thoughtful, responsible, and community-minded young leaders.
Through a structured program combining leadership education, civic engagement, and collaborative learning, students develop the skills, character, and confidence necessary to become positive contributors within their communities.
The program encourages students to think critically about leadership, responsibility, and service while providing meaningful exposure to real-world perspectives from community leaders, educators, and professionals.
Participants who successfully complete the program are formally recognized as United For Impact Youth Leadership Ambassadors.
Fall 2026 · Grades 6–12 · Six sessions culminating in the Youth Impact Leadership Showcase.
The entry track for emerging student leaders — building confidence, communication, and civic awareness from the ground up. Open to all motivated students in grades 6–12.
A deeper, more rigorous track for experienced young leaders. Open to students with prior debate experience, and to UFI students who have completed the Summer 2026 Cohort.
Every element of the program is centered on building leaders who contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Students strengthen essential leadership abilities including communication, teamwork, decision-making, and responsible leadership.
Participants learn how to organize ideas, speak confidently before an audience, and present perspectives with clarity and professionalism.
Participants gain a deeper understanding of civic responsibility, public service, and the importance of engaged citizenship.
Students explore ways to contribute meaningfully through service, collaboration, and thoughtful leadership.
Students design a project addressing a real community need — presented at the Youth Impact Leadership Showcase at program conclusion.
Opportunities to hear directly from community leaders, nonprofit professionals, educators, and public officials actively shaping their communities.
Participants engage in a series of structured learning sessions designed to build skills that matter far beyond the program itself.
Participants may also interact with community leaders, nonprofit professionals, educators, and public officials — gaining insight into leadership in action.
Materials may be included in leadership portfolios, scholarship applications, and college admissions profiles.
Applications are now open for Youth Impact 2026. Space is limited in order to maintain a focused and meaningful leadership experience. Apply early to secure your place.
UNITED FOR IMPACT · YOUTH IMPACT 2026
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Download the fillable PDF application, type in your answers, then email it to info@unitedforimpact.com and mail your program-fee check — $450 (Beginner) or $850 (Advanced) — (payable to United For Impact) with a printed copy to the mailing address above.
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