Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders
This self-paced educational adventure facilitates meaningful connections among students, their peers, and industry professionals, setting the stage for lifelong leadership excellence.
Joining 21st Century Leaders through Leadership Connect grants access to our full suite of in-person programming events and additional rewards. Powered by our partner, Rali, students gain essential social, career, and life skills while connecting with peers and professionals and earning special experiences.
Enrolling in Leadership Connect is one of the main entry points into 21st Century Leaders, and the online platform complements all our programs. It enhances in-person interactions and rewards students with special experiences and incentives. When you learn, you earn!
Already enrolled? Click the button below to access the Leadership Connect portal and log in to your account.
Earn Georgia’s FIRST Leadership Certificate for High School Students, Endorsed by Goizueta Business School
Level 1
Students begin their leadership journey discovering the seven core leadership competencies and career exploration through interactive modules designed to unlock their leadership potential.
- Develops self-awareness and leadership identity
- Encourages career path exploration and clarity
- Fosters growth in communication and interpersonal skills
- Enhances problem-solving and team-building capabilities
- Strengthens integrity and trust in personal and group settings
Level 2
Students explore and dive deeper into their own social and emotional intelligence, enriching their understanding of diversity and inclusion in both personal and professional realms.
- Promotes emotional intelligence and self-regulation
- Explores diversity and its role in leadership
- Builds resilience and adaptability in varied situations
- Encourages reflective practices and introspection
- Strengthens inclusive communication and collaboration
Level 3
Students master and develop readiness for life with practical knowledge in financial literacy, health, and civic responsibility, preparing them for leadership roles in their communities and life after high school.
- Instills financial literacy for sound decision-making
- Emphasizes the importance of health and wellness
- Cultivates civic engagement and community service
- Encourages professional conduct and workplace ethics
- Prepares for real-world application of leadership skills
Level 4
Students culminate their leadership journey with a timebound and project-based social enterprise and entrepreneurship capstone curriculum presented in partnership with Emory University's Goizueta Business School.
- Awards a Leadership Certificate from the Goizueta Business School
- Fosters collaboration through teamwork and mentorship
- Inspires solution-oriented design thinking and MBA-style business planning
- Links leadership values to business opportunity
- Activates personal leadership for social impact
Incentives & Rewards
Leadership Connect provides all kinds of cool incentives, rewards, and opportunities for you to connect, compete, and celebrate your leadership development.
How it Helps Students
Leadership Connect is meticulously crafted to assist students in unveiling, engaging with, and mastering the seven foundational leadership competencies vital for today's leaders. These competencies have been identified by a dedicated task force of leadership and talent development experts and are ingrained in every aspect of our program.
How it Helps Schools
Leadership Connect complements the classroom, connecting theory with practical leadership skills. It supports students to fulfill Georgia's career pathway and financial literacy requirements, turning academic concepts into actionable insights. That's why we've integrated Leadership Connect into our 21CLub program curriculum. Interested in bringing this to your school? Contact us today at lc@21stcenturyleaders.org!
Ready to Enroll?
We have an enrollment package for every student -- freshman to senior.
By enrolling in Leadership Connect, students automatically join 21st Century Leaders with access to all of our year-round programs and experiences. Students only have to enroll once to have access to Leadership Connect throughout their high school career.
Can't afford the enrollment?
No problem - we can help!
We believe every student should have access to high quality leadership development programs which is why all of our programs come at little to no cost. While Leadership Connect is not a fully funded program at this time, we do offer financial aid for students who need it most. Complete this form to receive next steps in receiving financial aid to enroll!
If you are ready to enroll with a waiver code or without financial aid, enroll here.
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What Our Students Say About 21CLubs
"Ever since I have joined 21CL, I have become a better leader and person as the organization pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me become more vocal in my community! Furthermore, 21CL has encouraged me to become a better person through kindness, conflict resolution, and the seven leadership competencies through the knowledge I have gained through Leadership Connect!"
Jalana S., Dublin HS 
"I believe it has assisted me in developing as a young leader. I appreciate the exposure to financial literacy and entrepreneurial sessions as it has laid the foundation in areas that I had never previously been exposed to.”
Joshua R., North Atlanta HS 
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