The Eagan Police Department and the FBI are hosting the third annual Youth Leadership Academy on June 12-15, 2023. This academy is designed to offer lifelong enrichment opportunities in support of exceptional young leader’s drive for knowledge and their desire to make a difference in the world. The vision of the program is to develop an influential community of socially conscious and service-minded leaders, connected through association who positively shape the world.
The Youth Leadership Academy will focus on intensive instruction for well-rounded students ages 14-16. Students must have demonstrated high academic standards, leadership abilities and good citizenship to be accepted for this program. Extensive coursework and classroom instruction focus on issues faced by the youth of today and provides tools that can enhance their individual core talents.
The Youth Leadership Program is offered to the students at no charge and is run by law enforcement training instructors.
The 2023 academy will take place June 12-15, 2023, in Eagan, MN. Each day will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During the four days, participants will take part in classroom study, physical challenges, guest lectures, and leadership experiences. The program focus is on leadership, ethics, and personal development. One day will include a physical training session at the MN Vikings Training Haus and one day will include a ropes challenge course at Base Camp.
The Eagan Youth Leadership Academy is sponsored by:
- Eagan Police Department
- Federal Bureau of Investigation, Minneapolis
- Thomson Reuters
- Minnesota Vikings
