Who we are
Who we are
50 years strong
Located at Trine University in Angola, IN, the Civitan Youth Leadership and Diversity Conference (YLDC) has spent one week each summer for over 50 years helping the leaders of tomorrow develop the skills to tackle real-world issues within their communities and their world.
What we do
Throughout the week, delegates participate in a variety of sessions and activities that push them to discover and put to use their leadership talents and abilities while recognizing the barriers and challenges that others encounter.
What we do
Throughout the week, delegates participate in a variety of sessions and activities that push them to discover and put to use their leadership talents and abilities while recognizing the barriers and challenges that others encounter.
Our Staff
Our volunteer staff consists of leaders that have been selected for a variety of reasons. On staff are educators, motivational speakers, and professionals in a variety of different fields.
Who we look for
Who we look for
Students
Entering grades 9-12
The content and structure of our conference is tailored each year to meet, discuss, and address the needs and challenges that young adults face. As a result, we limit our delegates to this age group.
Changers
Invested in their communities
In a delegate, we look for individuals that are a part of their communities. Whether you are a member of a club, a team, a student organization, or are simply an engaged citizen, you are in a unique position to affect change in your world.
Leaders
Who will change the world
At our conference, we consider everyone to have the ability to be a leader. Whether or not you see it in yourself, we will help you identify and use skills to allow you to become a more effective leader in your community.