💬 ชาวเน็ตแห่แชร์: News Update - สรุปดราม่าล่าสุด

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What is the Youth Leadership Initiative?

We are an afterschool leadership program for high school students from across the Twin Cities. As part of our mission to building a more inclusive and just community, we intentionally invest in the leadership and interpersonal development of young people. We believe that young people have the power and talents to contribute to creating a multicutural and equitable world.

Our hopes is that by the end of the program, you will:

Develop your leadership skills, such as, cross-cultural awareness, leadership styles, intercultural conflict styles, teamwork, communication, and so much more;
Gain volunteer hours towards high school graduation;
Make new friends from around the Twin Cities;
Deepen appreciation of your culture and those of your peers;
Deepen connection to the community;
Increase your self-confidence and public-speaking skills;
Impact your community through an action project.

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Here's a sneak peak of what we do at YLI!

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Application Process

There are three sections: your personal information, your guardian's information, and short essay questions. Please note that you cannot save your progress on this application. We recommend you answer the short essay questions in a seperate document and copy and paste them into the application when you are ready to submit.

We are accepting applications until November 23, 2026.

If you have questions about the application or would like an extension, please contact us at contact@yli-mn.org

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Your Name* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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What are your pronouns?* This field is required.

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What is your gender identity?* This field is required.Some examples include but are not limited to: male, female, genderfluid, questioning, transgender, queer.

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How would you describe your ethnicity?* This field is required.Some examples include but are not limited to: Black American; European: German, French, Swedish; Asian: Hmong, Karen, Vietnamese; African: Somali, Oromo, Ethiopian; Native American: Dakota, Ojibwe, Lakota

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Birth Date* This field is required.

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Home Phone Number* This field is required.

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Mobile Number* This field is required.

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Email Address* This field is required.Use the email address that you would check the most!

example@example.com

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Primary Address* This field is required.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Country

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Preferred Contact Method* This field is required.When we need to update you on news, which method works best to reach you?

Email

Phone

Mail

Other

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Name of High School* This field is required.

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Grade in the Upcoming School Year (September 2026)* This field is required.

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Parent/Guardian's Name* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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Relationship to youth* This field is required.

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Contact Phone Number* This field is required.

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E-mail Address* This field is required.

example@example.com

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Preferred Contact Method* This field is required.When we have program updates, which method works best to reach you?

Email

Phone

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What is the primary language spoken at home?* This field is required.

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Will you need a translator for English?* This field is required.

Yes

No

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You are embarking on a year-long leadership journey with YLI. What are some strengths and values you will bring in the program? What are you most looking forward to learning and doing?* This field is required.

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A magical genie suddenly appear in front of you. It says it can help you solve one of the world's social justice issues. What is the issue you would choose?* This field is required.

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Look back at the issue you chose. Why do you want to change this issue? If you chose your own issue, explain what it is and why you chose it.* This field is required.

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What are some traditions or practices from your cultural identity? How does your identity shape your world? * This field is required.YLI defines cultural identity as group-based categories that teach us a way of being and include expectations for social behavior. Some common examples include race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, immigration status, sexuality, religion, and age. Traditions are defined as elements of a culture that have been passed from generation to generation. (Ex: Heirlooms, family roles, holidays, etc). Cultural practices are the ways in which a culture is practiced (ex: celebrations, cultural clothing, dances, cooking methods, etc)

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Are you a returning participant?* This field is required. Have you participated in the Youth Leadership Initiative before?

YESNO

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Returning Participants: How can an additional year of YLI support your leadership development? What are ways you hope to grow? * This field is required.

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Returning Participants: What do you hope to do differently? How do you hope to engage in comparison to previous year(s)?* This field is required.

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Do you foresee any conflicts that might impact your participation in YLI? If yes, please let us know below. If no, type "N/A".* This field is required.

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Please choose the Family Orientation that you and your guardian can attend!* This field is required.Please keep in mind the location and time of each Family Orientation.

Monday, September 28th (In-person)

Wednesday, September 30th (Virtual)

Monday, October 5th (In-person)

Friday, October 9th (Virtual)

My family and I are not available to attend any of the Family Orientation dates

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Please share your general availability with us and we can coordinate a virtual orientation for your family! (You can choose multiple options below)* This field is required.We will reach out to you through contact@yli-mn.org to confirm a time after you submit your application.

Days of the Week You Are Available

Time of Day You Are Available