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Education Administration ProgramsColorado, United States0-1 Employees
Leader's Challenge is a nonprofit organization based in Westminster, Colorado, founded in 2000 to develop civic and service-minded high school students. Operating with a very small team, the organization delivers programs that cultivate leadership skills and a sense of purpose to enable youth to contribute to their communities. It functions within the education administration space, focusing on youth leadership development and civic engagement. The program lineup includes IGNITE, a leadership and civic engagement initiative for high school juniors that combines training with service projects and a Summer Academy, Monthly Challenges and a Final Challenge. Global Challenge offers an international service trip paired with a year of global studies, and Colorado Close Up provides a three-day visit to the state capitol to engage with officials, lobbyists and business leaders to explore community change. By participating in these programs, students develop knowledge, skills and behaviors linked to responsible citizenship and sustainable impact in their communities.