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What is the YLC?

The Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce created the Young Leadership Collaborative (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 seven 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

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

Workshops Level 1 & 2

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

Credit Management

Investing strategies

Savings & Retirement

Entrepreneurship Strategies

Internships/Projects

Career Exploration and Preparation​

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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.
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 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
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
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The whole YLC family would like to thank the following sponsors for the continued support and commitment to our program

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