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Share your story, shape your future

Multicultural Youth Leadership Day

This event will help you build confidence, find your voice, and explore your future. Join high school students from across the state for a day focused on helping you share your story, connect with others and discover new opportunities.

Monday, May 11
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Utah State Capitol, North Building

Register to attend

We are currently offering early registration to select schools. Want to attend? Fill out the interest form below to be the first to know when registration opens to the public. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is free.

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Who should attend

  • High school students (grades 9-12)
  • High school students interested in leadership, service, or exploring their future
"Leadership isn’t someone who does all the work, it is knowing how to listen and make decisions. A good leader is someone who influences people, someone who helps others and someone who has a growth mindset and influences with a growth mindset."
Student | 2024 leadership day
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Event agenda

  • Breakfast and check-in
  • Kick-off and cultural performances
  • Share your story, shape your future: Learn how to tell your story and why it matters
  • Capitol tour: Learn about the legislative process and how you can be a part of it
  • Career fair: Explore paths for your future
  • Community service project: Give back while getting to know your community
  • Connect with a mentor: Get guidance from a local leader
  • Lunch
  • Short film competition: View the finalists
  • Recap and prizes
  • Depart
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    "This was so amazing and super fun, I was so delighted to attend such an amazing event put on by such amazing leaders!"
    Student | 2024 leadership day

    Our Sponsors

    WCF Insurance
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    Our Sponsors

    WCF Insurance
    L3Harries Technologies

    Overview of Event

    The Multicultural Youth Leadership Summit is an annual event for 7th, 8th and 9th grade students and educators. This engaging and dynamic program aims to motivate students to pursue higher education and become leaders of Utah.

    The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs hosted the first Multicultural Youth Leadership Summit on April 30, 2013 at the Davis Conference Center. We have since hosted Summits at Weber State University, Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center, Mountain America Exposition Center, and Salt Lake Community College -Redwood Campus.

    Learn more about our most recent event!
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