ABOUT YLA
San Diego Pride is proud to host the annual Pride Youth Leadership Academy (YLA). YLA was created to bring LGBTQ+ youth together from across the region to engage, educate, and inspire our next generation of leaders. Youth who attend YLA come away with the practical skills and committed passion to become agents of change within their own schools and communities. YLA is a fun, inclusive, and intense academy that includes historic context, LGBTQ resource education, organizing skills, panel discussions, and team-building activities that inform and motivate participants to be successful in all they do.
YOUTH TRACKS
There are two tracks for YLA youth attendees: first-timers and an advanced track for returning YLA attendees or youth with significant leadership experience. You can select your track in the application below.
YOUNG ADULT (TAY) TRACK
For the first time in 2022, we are providing a track specifically for young adults (also referred to as transitional aged-youth) ages 18-24. This track will provide young adults with the skills to make an impact on the causes they care about. The TAY track will focus on the professional and emotional development that our future leaders need to create the long-lasting change they wish to see in their communities. Sign up for our TAY track here:
ADULT (PARENTS/CAREGIVERS/EDUCATORS) APPLICANTS
STOP! Please fill out the separate parent/caregiver/educator application:
ACCESSIBILITY
American Sign Language interpretation services have been confirmed for this event. We will provide reserved seating for those who use ASL interpreters and those with accessibility needs in the first row. The venue is accessible to all mobility devices. All-gender, mobility-device-accessible restrooms are available at the venue. For any other accommodation needs, please email accessibility@sdpride.org at least one week before the event.