WHO IS A FUTURE URBAN LEADER?
A Future Urban Leader is a student who has shown the aptitude and interest in bettering themselves and helping others around them to find success and grow as individuals.
““It’s about helping the young kids in the city, helping them to pave their our own way and get where they want to go.””
FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP
These four fundamental beliefs represent who we are as leaders and help guide our organization...
GRIT
1. courage and resolve; strength of character.
WE BELIEVE WE CAN ONLY ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IF WE PERSEVERE THROUGH OUR CHALLENGES.
DIGNITY
1. The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
WE BELIEVE EVERY GREAT LEADER TREATS OTHERS WITH KINDNESS AND RESPECT.
INCLUSIVITY
1. An intention or policy of including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who are handicapped or learning-disabled, or racial and sexual minorities.
WE BELIEVE WE CAN ONLY STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY BY BEING INCLUSIVE OF OTHERS.
EMPOWER
1. Make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.
WE BELIEVE ALL LEADERS CAN EMPOWER OTHERS BY KEEPING A POSITIVE MIND.
BREAKDOWN
Our programming is broken into four stages, all of which offer unique experiences and programs to help foster the best possible learning environment for our scholars.
STAGE 1: Youth Einsteins
Grades 4k- 2
STAGE 2: Leadership Apprentices
Grades 3 - 5
STAGE 3: Leadership Interns
Grades 6 - 8
STAGE 4: Leadership Fellows
Grades 9 - 12
While scholars may join at any stage, we have found the highest success rates among our scholars who begin our program at the earliest stage.
