The Black Achievers Society is sponsoring the annual Youth Leadership Development Workshop. The workshop will be at the Kauffman Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO on Tuesday, April 14th, from 8 AM – 1:15 PM. This year’s theme is “ Your Network is Your Net Worth “.
- This personal invitation welcomes area high school students from diverse ethnicities to participate. This event is designed to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders. This workshop will provide young individuals with the tools, skills, and confidence they need to make a positive impact on their communities and beyond. Potential attendees are encouraged to be engaged in workshop discussions and are expected to be willing to interact with students from various area schools. Our goal is to have student representation from greater Kansas City area School Districts, Charter, and Private Schools.
- The day starts with breakfast, a chance to meet students from other high schools, followed by an ice breaker activity
organized by the Youth Advisory Council. - Our Keynote Speaker will inspire and empower students to be leaders of tomorrow.
- Schools are asked to provide round trip transportation for participating students.
About the Workshop
(Breakfast and lunch are provided at no cost for attendees)
Students will then rotate to attend three different Insight Sessions. (Students select the topics.
After closing recognitions, the students are provided with a t-shirt to complete the evaluation survey.
Parents/Guardians are asked to make arrangement for their student to attend if the school does not provide transportation.
Insight Session Topics
- Money Talks
- Entrepreneurship
- Higher Education
- Professional Networking
Student Application Process and Submittal Process:
Interested students must complete the Online Registration Form by March 23, 2026
Student Participation Confirmation:
Schools will be contacted by March 30, 2026, to:
- Confirm the names and final count for students attending.
- Verify staff members attending with students.
Note: The number of attendees accepted from each school may be limited based on the number of applications received.
We look forward to presenting this exciting learning experience to your students…our future leaders. Any questions please contact Arlana Coleman at 913 522-7526 or ajoycole@gmail.com.