About National Youth Leadership Forum: National Security–Cyber, Diplomacy, Intelligence & Defense
Making Your World a Safer Place
At NYLF National Security, students have a unique opportunity to hear directly from U.S. national security experts, learn about the latest intelligence strategies, and experience public service in action.
Washington, D.C. serves as the perfect stage for this dynamic, eight-day program where high school students get an insider’s look at potential career paths, and then put everything they learn into practice during a challenging, hands-on simulation. During site visits, students will explore the history of, and career opportunities in, national security. Past visits included sites such as the Pentagon, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and a foreign embassy.
Participating in NYLF National Security will enhance your leadership skills and introduce you to numerous possible careers in national security, foreign affairs, intelligence, cyber security, and defense. During your experience, you will form lifelong friendships with similarly motivated peers and understand the next steps to making your dreams a reality.