Youth Leadership Southeast Texas (Y-LSET)
The mission of the Youth Leadership Southeast Texas (Y-LSET) Program is to provide sustainable development of leadership skills in diverse student invited populations by promoting an understanding between students’ school and regional experiences, coupled with a call to civic action. High school students from our nine-county region are invited to participate in the Y-LSET program.
What can I expect?
The Y-LSET program consists of
participation in a one-day leadership workshop in November.
developing and implementing a community service project in partnership with the LSET class.
participation in the graduation ceremony and project presentation in April.
ENROLLMENT FOR THE CLASS OF 2025 BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2024
All students must be selected to participate through their school district. Information for school districts will be sent to the school superintendent at the beginning of the enrollment period.
For STUDENTS
Students, prepare to become the next generation of leaders in your school, community, and even your country! How? By participating in Y-LSET!
Broaden your experiences
Build your resume
Participate in community service
Develop your leadership skills
Make job and career connections
Impact your college application
Meet regional leaders
For SCHOOLS
Collaborate with local business and industry
Encourage and support collaboration among secondary/post-secondary institutions and business/industry partners
Provide a marketing tool to increase public awareness of tech prep opportunities
Promote collaboration across CTE programs
Make opportunities available to students in work-based learning, career preparation education, and job placement programs
Promote business and industry partnerships to offer scholarships, including participation in Career and Technology Student Organizations (CTSO) leadership activities
Engage schools with business and community stakeholders.
