National Youth Leadership Forum

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The National Youth Leadership Forum (abbreviated: NYLF) is a tuition-based educational organization founded in 1992 that contracts Envision EMI, a for-profit corporation, to facilitate and execute career/leadership programs for high school students throughout the United States, with the goal of career preparation. NYLF has an active online community of current and future participants as well as alumni. These people make up the NYLF Message Boards and NYLF IRC. The NYLF Message Boards were started by several alumni following the NYLF/Tech 2002 program, and have since been officially owned and maintained by NYLF staff. NYLF IRC is an alumni-run server and is not officially affiliated with NYLF.

In order to attend the NYLF program, students are nominated to attend a program by educators, organization advisors, alumni, and participating institutions or through classroom surveys (PSAT&SAT). Students may also be admitted through an application process. There is a scholarship available on a limited basis awarded for needy students. The price to attend is more than $2,000, and in addition students are responsible for other expenses (including airfare, parking, transportation to and from the conference, and other incidental expenses) during their Forum.

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[edit] Finances

According to NYLF's 2006 IRS Form 990 (required for non-profits and tax-exempt organizations), NYLF's total revenue was $29 million.[1] $2.4 million went towards "Postage and Shipping", and $10 million went entirely to Envision EMI for "Program Management Fees."

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National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security (formerly Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy)

Held each fall and spring in Washington, D.C., NYLF/NS offers intensive exploration of the fields of homeland security, diplomacy and other related areas. Participants hear from some of the nation’s top decision-makers and go behind the scenes at nerve centers of national security throughout the area.

National Youth Leadership Forum on Law

Participants interact with distinguished legal scholars and take part in seminars on current legal issues. They also have the chance to visit top law firms and law schools, as well as local and federal courtrooms, and the United States Supreme Court. The Forum on Law is held each fall and spring in Washington, D.C.

National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine

NYLF/MED is held each summer at renowned medical centers in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston-Galveston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Participants can expect a hands-on curriculum which includes presentations by internationally-recognized speakers, clinical and research visits, medical school visits and simulation activities.

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The NYLF obtains its targeted names from a check box on exams such as SAT, PSAT and ACT by the tester to obtain education materials. Federal, state and local laws may prohibit a teacher from nominating your student without your consent. Check with the the NYLF and ask how your information was obtained. If your information was released to this organization without your consent, please consult with local authorities for possible legal implications and ramifications.

Parents and guardians of minors solicited to attend NYFL events are advised to check with the organization to determine the exact nature of how they obtained you and your childs contact information. Materials, mailers and website indicate primary means is

"How are students nominated to attend the program? Students are nominated by educators, community mentors and alumni of NYLF programs. We also work with educational organizations such as the College Board and..." per http://www.nylf.org/faq.cfm

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  1. ^ "2006 IRS Form 990 for National Youth Leadership Forum".