Emerging Leaders Academy

Mission Statement

The Emerging Leaders Academy seeks to instill tools for self-reliance through guidance, mentoring and training of participants to improve the quality of our life.

Benefits

• Increased and Improved Leadership Skills
• Individual Talents and Strengths Identified
• Employment Resources
• Entrepreneurial Tips
• Support Network
• Expungement Evaluations
• Community Service Credit
• Possible Early Termination of Probation
• Program Completion Certificate

Code of conduct

As an Emerging Leader, you will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of age, race, gender, physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin. You will have an environment that is not demeaning or hostile. Behavior which detracts from the dignity of self-esteem of others will not be tolerated. Respect the rights of others. Your conduct reflects only upon you, but also on the Emerging Leaders Academy.

Emerging Leaders Academy

The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and the Los Angeles Urban League have partnered to create an educational program for gang members and those at risk. The Emerging Leaders Academy also provides essential skills for employment and serves as an alternative to criminal behavior and violence.

Participants are provided forum geared toward changing negative belief systems, building self-reliance and self-empowerment, and identifying employment skills and action plans for achievement. Academic, vocational, and personal assessments for job placement, personal guidance, mentoring, and training are also furnished.

Participants in the program must be nominated by community leaders, Los Angeles Urban League staff, probation Department members, and/or Sheriff's Department members.

Classes are held at the Los Angeles Urban League Milken Family Literacy and Youth Training Center, 5414 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles.