ABOUT YLS

Run by young people, for young people, YLS (Young Leaders Summit) Rockhampton Presented by the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) is a one-day, interactive summit designed to inspire and empower a generation of brave, creative and entrepreneurial young leaders.

YLS is a vibrant, leadership-centric summit that aims to cultivate a cadre of insightful, resilient and innovative young leaders. The summit is not just about leadership; it's a comprehensive journey through various facets of personal and professional development, including advanced communication strategies, the art of negotiation, conflict resolution, and the building blocks of effective teamwork. YLS stands out by not only focusing on the theoretical aspects of leadership but also emphasising practical, real-world applications.

YLS is designed for secondary students in Grade 7 to 12.

KEY DETAILS

Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Location: TBA
Student Packing List: Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea + Water Bottle + Notebook and Pen

THE SCHEDULE

8:45am to 9:15am. CHECK-IN + DOORS OPEN
9:15am to 9:30am. YLS OPENING + INTRODUCTION
9:30am to 10:00am. LEADERSHIP 101 WORKSHOP
10:00am to 10:30am. QUICK 10 KEYNOTE SERIES + Q&A: Young Entrepreneur, Business Leader & Investor
10:30am to 11:00am. MORNING TEA: The Marketplace Exhibition Walkthrough
11:00am to 11:30am. UNLOCKING YOUR INNER LEADER WORKSHOP
11:30am to 12:00pm. PITCH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
12:00pm to 12:40pm. YOUNG LEADERS/LOCAL LEADERS PANEL + Q&A
12:40pm to 1:20pm. LUNCH: The Marketplace Exhibition Walkthrough
1:20pm to 1:50pm. COMMUNICATION + 'SHARK TANK' STYLE PITCH SESSION
1:50pm to 2:00pm. WRAP-UP + YLS CONCLUSION

KEY DOCUMENTS

TICKETS

Thanks to the support of the Queensland Family & Child Commission (QFCC) all tickets are fully funded for young people and educators to attend. To ensure all local youth have the opportunity to attend, tickets are capped at 30 students per school. For more information or to request further free tickets, please email entrepreneurship@ase.edu.au.

Students may attend individually but require supervision from a parent or guardian.

ABOUT US

The Australian School of Entrepreneurship is an initiative of The ASE Group - a community-led and purpose driven business for good that delivers education, entrepreneurship and employment programs to Australians of all ages. Our mission is to equip every Australian with the skills, resources and mindset they need to start a business or enter the workforce, regardless of their postcode.

Learn more: https://www.ase.edu.au/entrepreneurship
Contact: entrepreneurship@ase.edu.au