21CL taught me the importance of networking, building connections, and being confident in myself. Developing those skills has helped me...
Every Student Can Be Inspired to Lead
21st Century Leaders has welcomed and inspired thousands of high school students, truly reflecting the state’s diversity, hailing from urban and rural settings, and representing a range of religious, social, economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
High school often represents the final opportunity to select your peers and determine your social circle. We firmly believe that providing students with more opportunities to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied life experiences will better equip them for success while nurturing an understanding and appreciation for diversity, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging.
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Our Results
Our Programs Change Lives
Here are just a few impactful statements around building self-efficacy and confidence, transforming skill-sets, and gaining access to opportunities.
Leadership Development
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Career Readiness
95%
80%
Inclusion
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Reports
Our students are more than just impact numbers.
They are young people discovering who they are and who they want to be.
Our reports provide an in-depth look of how our programs are doing just that through powerful student testimonials and the partners who support us.
School-Year Reports
See our outcomes from programs and experiences provided to students and partners throughout the school year.
Annual Reports
View the impact we have all year long.
Summer Reports
Dive into each summer leadership institute report below or get a snapshot of the entire 2024 summer impact here.
Our Success Stories
Sharing the success stories of our organization and alumni is crucial in demonstrating the significant impact our programs have had, showcasing tangible results, and illustrating how special 21st Century Leaders is and continues to be.
Audits
We firmly believe in being accountable to you, our community, and the public at large. Independent audits are conducted by a reputable and impartial third-party firm, and the results are available here to all our stakeholders and the general public.
In the News
Over the past three decades, 21st Century Leaders has been recognized for it's work and impact.
- 2016 - BUSINESS-TO-NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIP AWARD from Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta)
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2019 - Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award from Emory's Goizueta Business School & Rollins School of Public Health - 2022 - Excellence Award ( The Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Awards, led by GSAN (Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network)
Alumni Spotlight: Tony Nguyen
The program exposed me to a variety of unique leadership styles and introduced me to many inspiring individuals. It played...
Alumni Spotlight: Anntoniette Walker
I participated in 21st Century Leaders programs that prepared me and gave me social and professional skills needed to be...