Avanza Youth Leadership

Avanza Youth Leadership
A statewide youth leadership program for students ages 14–18, combining virtual workshops, monthly mentorship, and a community capstone project with an in-person graduation in Little Rock.

Empowering Future Leaders Across Arkansas

Avanza Youth Leadership is a 5-month statewide program (two cohorts per year) for students ages 14–18 that builds leadership and civic engagement skills. Each year, 10 students are selected by application to participate in virtual workshops, monthly mentorship, and a capstone community project, culminating in an in-person graduation in Central Arkansas. The program equips youth with knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to take active roles in their communities.

Program Highlights
  • 5 Virtual Leadership Sessions:
    • Leadership & Entrepreneurship
    • Civic Engagement & Advocacy
    • Project Planning & Public Speaking
    • Mental Health & Resilience
    • AI & Digital Tools for Impact
  • 5 personalized mentorship meetings
  • Final capstone community project
  • In-person graduation and presentations in Little Rock

TBD

Graduates per year

TBD

Mentorship hours delivered

TBD

Community projects completed
Avanza Youth Leadership
Program Timeline
App Deadline:
Dec 19, 2025
Announced:
Jan 15, 2026
Spring Cohort:
Jan–Jun 2026
Fall Cohort:
Jul–Nov 2026
Location: Virtual
Language: Bilingual
Free, by application only
Open to the Public
Attendance Limit: 5

Sponsorship Levels

Supporter

$ 500

  • Social media feature
  • Mentorship Partner

    $ 1.000

  • Logo on graduation certificate
  • Social media feature
  • Leadership Advocate

    $ 2.500

  • Logo on all materials
  • Recognition at graduationLogo on graduation certificate
  • Social media recognition.
  • Visionary Sponsor

    $ 5.000

  • Logo on all materials
  • Website link
  • Opportunity to speak at the event
  • Logo placement on graduation certificate
  • - Social media recognition
  • Note: All sponsors will be recognized during the graduation ceremony and in program-related communications. Your sponsorship covers both program cohorts (Cohort 1 and Cohort 2) within the same calendar year.