Youth Empowerment Summit 2018

Youth Empowerment Summit 2018
Date and time
All day, October 24, 2018
Description

The Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) is a single-day conference to help advance the achievements of Springfield high school students and help them gain access to higher education.

YES sessions are broken into two tracks, where students are separated by grade level focusing on social responsibility, community engagement, college access and identity development. These tracks are facilitated by Missouri State University staff and students, as well as community members.

The conference is free and open to any high school student. RSVP is required through the respective schools. Lunch will be provided.

YES is planned by the NAACP Springfield Chapter, Multicultural Services in conjunction with Admissions and Enrollment Management, Missouri State University staff and faculty, and Springfield Public Schools.

Event sponsor
Admission

Free

Open to public, alumni, faculty, future students, staff
Location