Embark your teen on a transformative journey with our Rising Stars Youth Leadership Academy, designed to empower the next generation of leaders. This hands-on experience offers an unparalleled opportunity for youth to explore diverse career paths, sharpen critical problem-solving abilities, and cultivate essential life skills.
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Engage directly with influential leaders in Tarrant County through interactive sessions that bring real-world challenges into focus. Teens will not only deepen their understanding of community issues but also build unshakable confidence, fueling their personal and professional growth.
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About the Program
Rising Stars Youth Leadership Academy is a leadership-based, academic enriched program. It emphasizes the development of hands-on leadership training, career development, life skills and problem-solving skills for youth 13 – 17 years of age. Rising Stars helps students prepare for careers in various fields; civic/community engagement, leadership, and more.
Youth Experiences
Rising Stars is a year-round program in which students can re-apply each year. A certificate of leadership and community service recognition will be awarded to each student upon completion.
Youth participants are engaged in interactive sessions and learn firsthand about community issues, educated on opportunities to expand their knowledge of career opportunities, plus interact with emerging & established leaders in Tarrant County. They will develop the ability to analyze their own strengths & weaknesses, set personal and vocational goals, develop self-esteem confidence, motivation and the ability to achieve success and the resilience to overcome challenges.
Youth Leaders will:
- Participate in activities to enhance their opportunities at college campuses.
- Attend field trips to compliment classes they attend.
- Connect with employers, businesses & government [officials]
- Be empowered with professional and personal etiquette, public speaking, networking and technology skills.
- Prepare for to discover education and career options.
Frequently Asked Questions
May my child attend Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program at more than one center this Fall?
Yes, your child is welcome to take part in the program as long as they are eligible to participate. We welcome repeat participants. This is very common in the program. Each time youth participate they learn something new.
If my child was enrolled in the RSYLP Summer of 2024, do I need to register he/she again for session during the school year?
Yes, enrollment will be online or can be completed at any City of Fort Worth Community Center. All participants must have a City of Fort Worth membership card.
Is there a cost for the Fall or Spring Programs?
No, Fall and Spring Rising Stars Youth Leadership programs are free of charge, however, there may be a small fee for larger group activities.
Will my child be getting dinner at the program?
No, dinner is not provided but your child will receive snacks. During special activities, a meal may be provided.