{"id":140450,"date":"2025-02-17T15:42:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T20:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=140450"},"modified":"2025-02-17T15:42:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T20:42:12","slug":"nepa-youth-led-leadership-conference-to-empower-young-leaders-at-kalahari-resorts-may-6-8-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=140450","title":{"rendered":"NEPA Youth-Led Leadership Conference to Empower Young Leaders at Kalahari Resorts, May 6-8, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Pocono Mountains, PA \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Youth Infusion, Inc. is excited to announce the inaugural NEPA Youth-Led Leadership Conference, a powerful and engaging event designed to inspire and empower high school students ages 15-18 through leadership development, service learning, and career exploration.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place at Kalahari Resorts from May 6-8, 2025, this conference provides students and the community with a unique opportunity to develop 21st-century skills, network with industry professionals, and celebrate youth leadership.\u00a0Students can choose to attend the full experience from May 6-8 or participate in the full-day conference on May 7th.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conference Schedule &amp; Attendance Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>May 6, 2025 \u2013 Welcome Dinner &amp; Networking (Evening Only):<\/strong>\u00a0A special kick-off dinner where students and attendees will connect, set intentions for the conference, and hear from inspiring speakers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 7, 2025 \u2013 Full Conference Day:<\/strong>\u00a0A packed day of workshops, leadership training, keynote speeches, service-learning showcases, networking, and an interactive sustainability scavenger hunt at Kalahari Resorts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 8, 2025 \u2013 Inspirational Sendoff Breakfast (Morning Only):<\/strong> A powerful closing session where students will reflect on their experience and leave feeling motivated to take action in their communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What to Expect at the NEPA Youth-Led Leadership Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Service-Learning Project Showcases:<\/strong>\u00a0Students will present innovative projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leadership, Career, &amp; Digital Literacy Workshops:<\/strong>\u00a0Sessions focused on financial literacy, mental health awareness, digital literacy, civic engagement, and career development.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Networking &amp; Mentorship:<\/strong>\u00a0Opportunities for students to connect with professionals, mentors, and community leaders across various industries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Youth Voice Celebrations:<\/strong>\u00a0Inspiring presentations and panel discussions featuring young changemakers and influential speakers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resort Sustainability Scavenger Hunt:<\/strong> Students will dive into the world of sustainability with an interactive scavenger hunt designed to showcase Kalahari Resorts\u2019 environmental efforts. Participants will explore water\u00a0conservation systems, energy-saving practices, and waste reduction initiatives, gaining firsthand insight into how businesses can prioritize sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Community Involvement: Celebrate Young Leaders on May 7, 2025!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We invite the community, businesses, and organizations to join us on May 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM &#8211; 9:00 PM for a special Community Awards Dinner &amp; Global Celebration.<\/p>\n<p>This exciting evening will honor students who participated in the Youth Leadership Advisory Board (YLAB) Program and recognize outstanding youth leaders who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to service and leadership. Three students will be awarded<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>scholarships for their contributions to their communities.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to celebrating youth leadership, attendees will enjoy a diverse culinary experience featuring foods from around the world\u2014a reflection of the global impact and cultural diversity embraced by the conference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join Us for This Special Evening!<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" class=\"wp-image-140451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/unnamed-file-21.png\" alt=\"\u2714\" \/> \u00a0<strong>Attend the Community Awards Dinner &amp; Global Celebration<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Show your support for young leaders!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" class=\"wp-image-140452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/unnamed-file-22.png\" alt=\"\u2714\" \/> \u00a0<strong>Register for Your Ticket Today:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/em.networkforgood.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.EKrofqOCCEktkLsfUgT5eLZrXAtSxgFmN9QWPffYwDT-2BUN24-2BEzBGa0oDC2PiM5NZihG9zKGLQlvrlrcMWhtYIdUkE-2FnNGXzfn2-2Bvxardnw-3DteaG_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FPgOBil8pwx99d4hE3kPcJHv0M4epautgrRrKJAR8fWCL-2FU7kN2mVGJzcBFoxHj3aAHM2Gal-2Bi5Nj-2FWrYW76h-2F3RzTtXlSj6SS57bSA8HW7GIN-2BFQQCoui8Kml2Aa6Tx5viVEn2wpLbPF8Vueufo7W-2FDTPD4cbfUw0BLfPD-2B06nPa4D6XgfKwG4BBGFETTrzxKvCTSlVdgxw2P9mm0JjpcEMvlDNnEJFWHAZY0hP414fmbX5dYcpwejahFkp6Xfqroo8dmH1hFOuJV8uW1YV2-2FD9PpOrhHql-2FfrsNWyu1qNAeqakF1PEtPGsOAKqbujj8-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Community Awards Dinner Registration<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThis conference is about more than leadership; it\u2019s about building a future where young people have the skills, confidence, and opportunities to lead meaningful change,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said Susan Vernicek-Berkowitz, Youth Infusion Board President.\u00a0<em>\u201cWe invite the community to celebrate these inspiring young leaders and be part of something truly special.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration &amp; More Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To explore the conference agenda, register, or learn how you can support this initiative, visit: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" class=\"wp-image-140453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/unnamed-file-23.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd17\" \/> \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/em.networkforgood.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.EKrofqOCCEktkLsfUgT5eLZrXAtSxgFmN9QWPffYwDT-2BUN24-2BEzBGa0oDC2PiM5NZihG9zKGLQlvrlrcMWhtYIdUkE-2FnNGXzfn2-2Bvxardnw-3DZTt1_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FPgOBil8pwx99d4hE3kPcJHv0M4epautgrRrKJAR8fWCL-2FU7kN2mVGJzcBFoxHj3aAHM2Gal-2Bi5Nj-2FWrYW76h-2F3RzTtXlSj6SS57bSA8HW7GIN-2BFQQCoui8Kml2Aa6Tx53McYLB0ROOrI8MQWf1bD8ApFnh2tf237AiC-2BFq-2B37Hzn1-2FkmoMVaeWTbxGMzuTi9OUWJooPhPH0fou-2F74D3ehdWB7n6x5scSPK0vp5a-2BDgMuD-2FqPrIPjP9MirKU9YElc7Xq0Y-2FFGIr47qjgOU6zwYIhBE5JQb46DmMV4-2FWGrgj0ikiUUTST6Z-2F0CxIVhGSjs-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/site.pheedloop.com\/event\/NEPAYouthConference\/home<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For questions about registration or community involvement, contact\u00a0<strong>Youth Infusion<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0<strong>570-994-4119<\/strong>\u00a0or visit\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:youthinfusion2020@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>youthinfusion2020@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Youth Infusion, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Youth Infusion, Inc. is a\u00a0<strong>501(c)(3) nonprofit organization<\/strong>\u00a0dedicated to engaging young people in Northeast Pennsylvania in\u00a0<strong>creating positive community change<\/strong>\u00a0by providing them with the skills, knowledge, resources, and opportunities needed to succeed. By collaborating with educational institutions, businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits, Youth Infusion ensures that youth voice and action are valued, supported, and empowered.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for an unforgettable experience where youth leadership takes center stage, and the community comes together to inspire the next generation!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nElika Almeida<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pocono Mountains, PA \u2013\u00a0Youth Infusion, Inc. is excited to announce the inaugural NEPA Youth-Led Leadership Conference, a powerful and engaging event designed to inspire and empower high school students ages &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=140450\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">NEPA Youth-Led Leadership Conference to Empower Young Leaders at Kalahari Resorts, May 6-8, 2025<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":140454,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5741,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-140450","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pocono","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nepa-youth-confrence.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140450"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=140450"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140450\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/140454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=140450"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=140450"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=140450"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}