Vietnamese American Youth Leadership Conference

"Forming Leaders for the Vietnamese American Community"

VAYLC 2008 Sponsors: Freddie Mac, State Farm, Asian American Press; Media - Vietnamese American Television

June 18 - 21, 2008

George Mason University
3401 N. Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201

"Modern Day Trail Blazers"

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today:
By Building Character, Leadership and Service Goals

SPACE IS LIMITED -

Schedule

Vietnamese Announcement Quang Cao Tin Moi Nhat Chuan Bi Vao Doi

Directions to Conference Center

The Vietnamese American Community is growing in influence. As the Community matures, it needs dynamic young people with leadership skills and the vision to lead. Young Vietnamese Americans need to hone their talents by understanding the complex national and local issues that affect their communities, bridge the generation and cultural gaps, and lead by example.

The objective of the Vietnamese American Youth Leadership Conference (VAYLC) is to create a venue where young people may share their ideas, values, and goals with one another. In order to influence policy decisions or political change at the national level, there must be a solid foundation of focused, grass-roots advocacy at the local level. VAYLC realizes that the enthusiasm and expertise needed to build the Vietnamese American community may be easily found among industrious young people and adults from all across the United States.

How can you benefit from VAYLC? Leadership and team-building abilities are undoubtedly the cornerstones for success. The presenters and speakers at VAYLC will share their own professional and personal experiences with you about the lessons they have learned, and teach you the skills you will need to unite your student organizations, to build and expand a non-profit organization, and to network in a professional environment. Speakers and workshop presenters will be available for you to engage and address specific concerns.

VAYLC is an educational leadership conference and our programs are designed to inspire today's outstanding young adults to reach your full leadership potential. This conference offers talented young people the most authentic leadership opportunities in a real world setting today by testing your abilities, improving your confidence, and charging your skills in a dynamic, hands-on atmosphere of challenge and fun.

Registration Fees

The registration fee is $150, including all conference meals and materials.

Objectives

	Develop leadership skills for young Vietnamese American and Asian Pacific American (APA) young professionals and students.
	Provide a forum for young Asian Americans to discuss national and local issues and establish a network for young leaders to meet and exchange ideas.
	Promote Vietnamese and Asian & Pacific American values, culture and heritage.
	Prepare young professionals and students to become public leaders in their communities.