YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (YLA)
Better Family Life
Better Family Life's Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) builds the leadership skills and capacity of St. Louis Youth to weigh in on policies that impact their daily lives as a youth in our community.
The Youth Leadership Academy aims to train youth in critical leadership competencies which will prepare them to work effectively with key stakeholders. Children are better equipped to address our city's most significant challenges through experiential learning opportunities, inquiry skills, and strategic communication.
In addition to the leadership training, your child will also get a chance to participate in activities such as the Teen Pregnancy and STD/HIV Prevention training, field trips around St. Louis, Dance and Drama courses, Swimming, Soccer, Basketball games, local college fairs, and HBCU tours.