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10:00am – 2:00pm
YourPassion1st Summer Leadership Academy
Austin College & Career Academy High School, 231 N Pine Ave, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
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YourPassion1st Summer Leadership Academy 2026June 22 – July 30, 2026
OVERVIEW YourPassion1st Summer Leadership Academy
EXPECTATIONS Summer Leadership Academy 2026
The YourPassion1st Summer Leadership Academy is a six-week immersive leadership, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, podcast production, and apparel production experience designed for young people ages 13–24 who are ready to invest in their future.
Participants will spend the first five weeks building leadership skills, earning certifications, exploring career pathways, creating content, and developing real-world projects at:
📍 Austin College and Career Academy231 N. Pine Ave (Door #1//Rm. #332) Chicago, IL 60644
During the final week, participants will transition into community-based learning experiences throughout Chicago, applying the skills they have developed through hands-on projects, networking opportunities, and exposure to professionals across multiple industries.
Throughout the academy, youth will have the opportunity to:✅ Develop leadership and communication skills✅ Earn Workforce Readiness or Entrepreneurship Certifications✅ Learn podcast production and content creation✅ Design and produce apparel through Forged By Future™✅ Explore entrepreneurship and career pathways✅ Build meaningful relationships with mentors and peers✅ Create projects that will be showcased to the community
Following the academy, participants will spend the month of August finalizing podcast episodes, apparel collections, presentations, and other showcase materials in preparation for our culminating event.
🎉 Final Showcase: September 6, 2026In partnership with BUILD, participants will present their work, celebrate their accomplishments, and share their journeys with family, community members, employers, and supporters.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
📞 773.904.6814📧 info@yourpassion1st.com🌐 YourPassion1st
Remember, in order to achieve your dreams, you have to follow #YourPassion1.
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