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Young Leadership Collaboration Program Scholarship

YLC Application
Program Flyer

The Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce created the Young Leadership Collaboration Program (YLC) to increase the number of young people of color interested in becoming the future business leaders in our region.

The participants develop the necessary skills to succeed through personal finance training, exploration into the world of entrepreneurship, business mentorships, and scholarships.

Program Goals

Increase the number of youth who can develop the economic capacities to succeed in creating and maintaining their own wealth

Mentorship by 
Sacramento business 
leaders

Create competent,
caring and courageous 
business leaders

Provide scholarships 
for participants

Eligible Participants

16-23

YEARS OLD

Participants must be 16 – 23 years old. If selected into the Academy, the student must commit to attend all of the ten sessions and be willing to work with a mentor.

Orientation is mandatory. If under 18 years of age, a parent/guardian must be present during orientation.

  • Interest in developing leadership skills
  • Interest in Business
  • Commitment to attend all sessions
  • Willingness to work with a mentor
  • 3.0 GPA or higher

The Young Leadership Collaboration will provide students the theoretical and practical tools necessary to be successful in business.

Young Leadership Collaboration
Mentorship Program

YLC Mentors support the personal, leadership and professional success of SBCC, YLC Scholars during their time in the program

YLC Mentors serve as a program supporter, role model and community leader to help impart growth, skills, and resources in support of the core mission of the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce, and the students who graduate from this entrepreneurial focused program.

Our Mentors

Tirzah Hubbard
Ruth Williams
Russell Postell
Rodney Farrell
Michelle Dora
Michael Pointdexter
Kenneth Johnson
Jada Dudley
Elise Schexnayder
Bernard Reyes
Apply to become a mentor

Workshops Level 1 & 2

YLC participants will be closing the Achievement Gap and Creating a Culture of Wealth!

Business model

Personal brand

Resume & Interview Skill

Mission & Vision

Target Audience

Project Charter

Testimonials

Without the guidance from the mentors that I met during my time in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy I would never have been able to understand the significance of business at such an early age. I am forever grateful for YEA and all that it does for the youth of Sacramento.
Keith B. Johnson, Jr.Class of 2010
Keith B. Johnson, Jr.
I’ve always felt included in the program which I really liked. It was amazing to have worked with the other scholars and getting the opportunity to actually meet them all in person. I enjoyed all the in person meetings even though I thought three hours was too long it was just enough time to work on our project. My experience in the program was a once in a lifetime experience and I’m so happy I was apart of the cohort.
Cohort 13
Cohort 13
Mr.Kaifa along with the rest of the YLC staff for this amazing opportunity I would totally recommend this to anyone and everyone💗!
Aniyah DuBoseClass of 2022
Aniyah DuBose
There will always be something to fight for and you can never put a price on making a difference. Just as all the people connected to the YEA will continue to help change the world, so will I. First by becoming the person that I knew deep down I had the potential to be and next by helping others discover that same potential in themselves that the YEA helped me to find in myself.
Simone JohnsonClass of 2011
Simone Johnson
I really enjoyed my experience as a scholar. The sessions were well-prepared and I gained a lot of good information. I felt like the group of scholars and facilitators got along really well. My biggest disappointment was the mentoring aspect of it. I feel like my expectations weren't too high (check-in with me, make an effort to reach out), but I ended up being disappointed anyway.
Cohort 13
Cohort 13
I participated in the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce’s YEA program during my senior year of high school and I’ve had and entrepreneurial spirit ever since! My commitment to my dream is demonstrated by my academic performance.
Nyasha C. SmithClass of 2013
Nyasha C. Smith
YEA was one of the major influences on my choice to pursue a career in Business. We all learned so much and were able to gain hands on insight into real life business situations.
Richard WongClass of 2014
Richard Wong
I really enjoyed my experience as a scholar. The sessions were well-prepared and I gained a lot oMy favorite aspect of the curriculum were our lessons on resumes and interviewing, as well as the one on communication during our final session. The hands on practice during the communication lesson also helped me to see how I could better use these skills.f good information. I felt like the group of scholars and facilitators got along really well. My biggest disappointment was the mentoring aspect of it. I feel like my expectations weren't too high (check-in with me, make an effort to reach out), but I ended up being disappointed anyway.
Cohort 13
Cohort 13
Being a part of the program has opened my eyes to the world with a new perspective that I can achieve anything and become the person I desire to be in life…YEA instilled a higher sense of maturity, responsibility and character within myself.
Xzavion StevensonClass of 2015
Xzavion Stevenson
My greatest areas of personal growth by far, are public speaking, and leadership. Before the program I was nervous in both of these areas, but because the heavy emphasis placed on participation, and teamwork, I feel confident leading a group and addressing a crowd.
Cohort 13
Cohort 13
Having a mentor allowed me to have a second set of eyes on my work. It was someone outside my circles that could offer their thoughts, as well as share parts of my life with outside the program to help determine my goals. I think it could be improved by further defining the roles and specific jobs for the mentors to complete in their work with the scholar.
Cohort 13
Cohort 13
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