Lincoln Foundation is proud to announce a transformative milestone in its storied history with the launch of the Whitney M. Young Leadership Initiative. This new focus underscores the Foundation’s commitment to nurturing underrepresented youth from the 8th grade through college completion and into career-related internships.
The Whitney M. Young Leadership Initiative consists of three developmental programs designed to maximize each scholar’s potential.
- Whitney M. Young Scholars Program: This foundational college preparatory program offers a rigorous educational framework for students in grades 8-12 fostering academic excellence and lifelong learning.
- College Transition Enrichment Program: As scholars transition from high school to college, this program provides seamless mentoring and guidance through the entire college experience. Support is provided to ensure students maintain their scholarships and progress successfully toward degree attainment.
- Future Leaders Internship Program: This final phase offers invaluable practical experience and mentorship, equipping participants with the skills to embark upon a career to grow our local workforce talent pool.
The Whitney M. Young Leadership Initiative signifies a new era that is consistent with Lincoln Foundation’s mission to break through the limitations of adversity. By thinking bigger, we will connect students to critical resources at every step of their educational journey. The initiative provides an opportunity for unprecedented student success that will impact our community far beyond the classroom.