Worcester Youth Leadership Institute

Worcester Youth Leadership Institute The WYLI offers local students a seven-week learning experience and exposure to a variety of businesses, Worcester landmarks, and mentors.

The Worcester Youth Leadership Institute is a partnership between the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Central Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board, the United Way of Central Massachusetts, United Families for Change, Worcester Community Action Council and the City of Worcester’s Youth Opportunities Office with support from community sponsors.The Institute offers 25 16-20 year olds

to participate in a seven week, four-hour a week summer leadership program. The goal of the Worcester Youth Leadership Institute is to develop and mentor Worcester’s future leaders. The Institute introduces the participants to the business, government, education and non-profit sectors in a variety of ways; including talks, question and answer sessions with the leadership structures of these sectors and organizations, visits, tours and sessions at a number of venues to help expose and educate these young people to the multiple opportunities for future careers in their home city.

⬇️
11/24/2025

⬇️

🎓 Calling all high school girls of color in Worcester & Worcester County!

MAWOCC’s Intergenerational Leadership Academy for Girls of Color (ILA-GOC) is back — and applications are open for 2026!

✨ What’s included:
✅ A FREE two-week immersive program (Feb & April school breaks)
✅ Hands-on STEAM workshops
✅ A full-year mentorship experience
✅ Leadership skill-building in a supportive, empowering community

💬 Want to learn more?
Join us for one of our virtual info sessions:
📅 Dec 4 | 12–1 PM
📅 Dec 11 | 6–7 PM
🔗 Register: mawocc.com/mawoccs-intergenerational-leadership-academy

📝 Apply now: bit.ly/ILAGOC26

Space is limited — don’t wait!

We want to thank Dr. Matilde “Mattie” Castiel for being our Keynote Speaker and sharing your powerful story to our gradu...
08/18/2025

We want to thank Dr. Matilde “Mattie” Castiel for being our Keynote Speaker and sharing your powerful story to our graduates.

Week 6: Financial Literacy Skill Focus: Goal Setting We want to thank Karina Wallace from Wallace Financial Group for sp...
08/18/2025

Week 6: Financial Literacy
Skill Focus: Goal Setting
We want to thank Karina Wallace from Wallace Financial Group for speaking with our WYLI participants about the importance of financial literacy, budgeting and goal setting.

08/18/2025
The Worcester Youth Leadership Institute ‘25 Cohort Class
08/15/2025

The Worcester Youth Leadership Institute
‘25 Cohort Class

WYLI Networking Session
08/15/2025

WYLI Networking Session

Thank you Ryan from Petricore Games for sharing your entrepreneurship values with our WYLI participants.
08/15/2025

Thank you Ryan from Petricore Games for sharing your entrepreneurship values with our WYLI participants.

Thank you Dave Garvin for the Do’s and Don’ts of The Handshake and the Networking workshop. WYLI participants were able ...
08/15/2025

Thank you Dave Garvin for the Do’s and Don’ts of The Handshake and the Networking workshop. WYLI participants were able practice with each other their new skills.

WYLI participants had an exclusive tour of Auxilium from Zach Dutton and Venture Forum Greg Dalle-Molle. Thank you so mu...
08/15/2025

WYLI participants had an exclusive tour of Auxilium from Zach Dutton and Venture Forum Greg Dalle-Molle. Thank you so much!

Thank you Fred Cullen from Green Team Junk for speaking with our WYLI participants on how to start your own business.
08/15/2025

Thank you Fred Cullen from Green Team Junk for speaking with our WYLI participants on how to start your own business.

Week 5: Chamber of Commerce Skill Focus: Entrepreneurship
08/15/2025

Week 5: Chamber of Commerce
Skill Focus: Entrepreneurship

WYLI participants speaking with Public Health educators about public health careers and pathways.
08/08/2025

WYLI participants speaking with Public Health educators about public health careers and pathways.

Address

Worcester, MA

Telephone

508-753-2924

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Worcester Youth Leadership Institute posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Worcester Youth Leadership Institute:

Shortcuts

Share