Hours of Operation | Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours of Operation | Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Home > GLY Program Overview
Impacting Communities. Inspiring Youth. Creating Global Leaders.
The Global Youth Leadership (GLY) Program is a two-quarter workshop designed to develop middle school students into emerging global leaders. Participants use a structured problem-solving protocol, inspired by military strategic planning, to identify and address real issues within their communities.
Students will:
Explore the concept of global citizenship
Engage with global challenges and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Collaborate with international youth to understand diverse perspectives and approaches
Delivered in-person or virtually
Provide leadership training for middle school students
Empower youth with tools for local and global problem-solving
Inspire confidence, civic engagement, and action-oriented leadership
1. Exposure
Introduction to local and global challenges
Interactive sessions on global citizenship and sustainability
Peer dialogue with youth from other countries
2. Training
Hands-on leadership development
Communication, teamwork, and research skills
Emphasis on anti-bullying and inclusive behavior
3. Action
Students identify a community issue
Apply research methods and leadership strategies
Create and present a tangible solution
Applied structured problem-solving protocols to real-world challenges
Gained insight into global development issues and sustainable solutions
Promoted anti-bullying, empathy, and social responsibility
Designed and executed youth-led community projects
Built collaboration and presentation skills through teamwork and public speaking
Building a more just and connected world by providing resources, leadership training, and global opportunities.
Whether you’re interested in volunteering, partnering, or learning more, we’re here to help. Send us a message today.
433 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60699
info@seasontosoar
(312) 288-1996
