​Youth Leadership Ambassador Program
YLAP is an opportunity to
Serve as youth leaders
About YLAP
What is YLAP ?
The Youth Leadership Ambassador Program (YLAP) is a year-round initiative that prepares high school students to serve as leaders, advocates, and representatives of VLA in their schools and communities.
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Ambassadors are carefully selected for their commitment to growth, service, and leadership potential. ​​
How it helps
Students are able to:
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Youth
Excellence
Serve as youth mentors and role models to the Summer Leadership Intensive (SLI) cohort, offering guidance, encouragement, and peer-to-peer support.
Mentor & Model Leadership
Actively participate in delivering Youth Leadership Workshops in schools, community centers, and churches, gaining real facilitation experience while inspiring other students.
Facilitate Workshops
​Represent Vanguard at community events, conferences, and school programs, amplifying the Academy’s mission and vision.
Represent VLA Publicly
Design and implement projects that address real community challenges
Lead Service & Team Projects
Receive advanced training in communication, public speaking, emotional intelligence, civic responsibility, and networking.
Grow as Leaders
Engage with professionals, community leaders, and peers to expand their influence and opportunities.
Build Networks
Outcomes
Ambassadors leave the program as:
Confident, community-minded leaders
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Skilled communicators and mentor
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Role models equipped to lead with integrity and purpose
Importance
Why It Matters:
This experience deepens each Ambassador’s sense of responsibility, strengthens their commitment to service, and empowers them to see themselves as catalysts for change; both within their communities and far beyond. By giving back through mentorship, Ambassadors don’t just lead; they create a ripple effect of impact that multiplies VLA’s mission.
Hear from Students Who Started with us in 2024
Testimonials