Youth Leadership Program
The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) hosts a week long training event for high school students at the FBI Academy every summer called the Youth Leadership Program {YLP). Qualified candidates must be 14, 15, or 16 years old at the start date of the program. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO THE AGE REQUIREMENT.
Each of our 48 chapters may elect to send a student to represent their chapter during this prestigious program. To be selected, a student must have demonstrated high academic standards and good citizenship, and they must be nominated by an FBINA graduate in good standing. Chapter representatives inteNiew the candidates and select their choice to attend the program. The candidates' qualifications are reviewed by the Executive Office and the YLP Coordinator, who make the final selection.
The program is made possible through the cooperation of the FBI, and both tuition and lodging are free. Each chapter pays for their candidate's travel expenses, and most chapters send some spending money with the student. While the program is not offered exclusively for those choosing a career in law enforcement, interested candidates should possess a desire to gain knowledge in the American system of criminal justice, including police organization, leadership and the structure and operation of criminal courts. Participants will also be expected to share the knowledge gained with their peers following completion of the program.
Individuals interested in attending the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) are requested to contact their local chapter officers for further information.
Kansas/Western Missouri Coordinator:
Dennis Shaw
Police Chief - McPherson KS retired
FBINA 227
Cell: 620-242-6565
Applications are usually submitted to the chapters in March of each year and their selections are completed by April 15th.
Luke Othic was selected as the Missouri side representative to attend YLP from the Kansas/Western Missouri chapter in 2020. Due to the cancellation of the 2020 class, Luke was approved to attend the 2021 session. Luke is the son of Dan Othic (Session 242) and Stephanie Othic. Luke is a senior at Warrensburg High School and is active in football, basketball, and track. Luke is grateful for the opportunity to attend the Youth Leadership Program.
In 2021 our chapter was granted an additional slot at the Youth Leadership Program from the inability of the Africa/Middle East Chapter to send a representative. With this slot, we were able to stay on track with our normal rotation and select a Kansas side representative to also attend in 2021. Grant Hite was selected to attend the 22nd session of YLP. Grant is the son of Stu Hite (Session #240) and Amy Hite. Grant is a freshman at St Mary's-Colgan High School in Pittsburg, KS and is active in football, baseball, and several school-related groups and activities. Grant is grateful for the opportunity to attend the Youth Leadership Program ad describes it as a life-changing experience. He stays in contact with most of his YLP Session 22 mates through their social media chats.
