YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT
A FULL DAY OF ENGAGING ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS, INSPIRE ACTION, AND CREATE A WELCOMING COMMUNITY FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS!
About the day
The 2025 summit brought nearly 100 students from all over Bartholomew County to the Columbus Learning Center for a day of learning, leading, and growing.
Students were welcomed by local community leaders, enjoyed a Keynote address, rotated through three thoughtfully-designed seminars facilitated by local experts, and participated in a connection and networking time with over 25 community partners who were eager to share their resources and opportunities with our community’s rising leaders.
YES 2026
Find Your Balance—within yourself, peer relationships, and the world around you.
Applications are NOW OPEN! Application deadline is February 9, 2026.
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Keynote Speaker
THE SEMINARS
Students have the opportunity to rotate through three sessions facilitated by local experts and supported by a Youth Ambassador team. These 35-minute workshops are designed to allow participants to reflect on their strengths, share insights with other teens, and take away resources to help them become the leaders they want to be.
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Photos from yes 2025
Summit Sponsors
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The Youth Empowerment Summit was hosted by the following organizations:
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Thank you to the 2025-2026 Youth Ambassadors and Summit Planning Team for all their tremendous help and effort planning the event.