Purpose
The Military Order of the World Wars Youth Leadership Conferences provides students with an unique opportunity to participate in a leadership development seminar taught by leaders from the government, industry, military and the academic communities.
This conference is designed to foster participants to develop leadership capabilities and then encourage them to utilize their new skills to make their communities a better place.
Objectives and Goals
The primary goals of the Youth Leadership Conference are:
- Develop leadership skills and encourage self-actualization
- Develop a deeper understanding of our national heritage
- Example the basic concepts of democracy
Program Background
The Youth Leadership Conference is for students in grades 10 and 11 and is part of a national education outreach program sponsored by The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) and National Sojourners.
The youth leadership and American Studies curriculum for the San Diego Youth Leadership Conference has been designed to achieve the same educational objectives as the MOWW Freedom Foundation, located at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
