The National Youth Leadership Council has a long-held tradition of tree-planting, symbolizing an investment in future generations. In this spirit, State Farm® Public Affairs department gathered this fall to plant a tree in the State Farm Park in Bloomington-Normal, Ill., to honor NYLC’s founder, Jim Kielsmeier. The tree also memorializes Bernard Gill and Evan Dalgaard, significant members of the NYLC community who died in 2008

The National Youth Leadership Council’s efforts to promote service-learning have impacted thousands of students and adults throughout the world. Since 1983, NYLC has led the service-learning movement, engaging students in meaningful service to their communities.

NYLC Youth Advisory Council member EllaKate Wagner reflects on her National Youth Leadership Training experience and explains what her group will be doing to address the achievement gap.

Nearly 300 friends and family members of the late NYLC Program Manager Bernard Gill gathered Saturday, October 25, to celebrate his life and passions in a fundraiser for his four children.

Wokie Weah, NYLC Vice President of Programs, was recently honored at the 2008 Summit for Courageous Conversations on Achieving Racial Equity and Excellence in Education Conference, held in New Orleans. 

For the first time in the National Youth Leadership Training's 25-year history, this summer’s participants were eligible for funding to apply what they’d learned in their home communities.

Throughout NYLC’s 25th Anniversary year, we will post reflections from individuals who have supported our organization and the service-learning movement. The series continues with an interview of Christian Brewington, a Gulf Coast WalkAbout program participant. Please check back for additional reflections from service-learning practitioners, evaluators, supporters, and friends.

The National Youth Leadership Council’s efforts to promote service-learning has impacted thousands of students and adults throughout the world. Since 1983, NYLC has led the service-learning movement that engages students in meaningful service to their communities...

Where’s the service-learning in ServiceNation? Read staff member Amanda Larson’s perspectives from the ServiceNation Summit held in New York City September 11.