Loft Leaders Academy
The Loft Leaders Academy at The Teen Loft at ImaginOn is designed to equip teens in grades 7-12 with leadership and interpersonal skills to be successful in life, work, college, relationships, and beyond.
The Loft Leaders Academy application will open up to a new cohort each fall. Each accepted Loft Leader will be required to commit to attending and participating in all aspects of the Academy. There are only 10 open slots per cohort.
Mission
To equip teens with leadership and interpersonal skills to be successful in life, work, college, relationships, and beyond.
Vision
To create spaces of learning and opportunity to foster potential in young leaders and make an impact in our community through service-based leadership.
Statement of Purpose
The Loft Leaders Academy exists to bridge opportunity gaps and increase social capital in urban youth through educational workshops, mentorship, and service-learning.
Cohort 1 Leadership Gala - May 9, 2023
Cohort 2 Leadership Gala - December 12, 2023
News
January 2024 - Winter 2024 Newsletter https://drive.google.com/file/d/12mT1VIjSQZEhjpWqcP-sBxqPAVJmgJXW/view?usp=sharing
July 2023 - Summer 2023 Newsletter https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iCZv3wvt6BH1dNND1waelq1yhB_HvOLm/view?usp=sharing
February 2023 - Loft Leaders Academy Cohort 1 Receives a $700 Grant! Read More Here: https://foundation.cmlibrary.org/news/first-in-flight-fund-first-round-grant-recipients-get-their-wings/