The African American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which is 100% funded by donations and 100% operated by community volunteers.  Our mission is to deliver innovative programs and experiences to enhance student empowerment in their communities and beyond.  Our annual conference provides engaging workshops, entertainment, social confidence and networking.  To date, the AAYLC has hosted over 19,000 students, of all ethnicities, in the Pike Peak Region and beyond. We have also awarded over $250,000 in student scholarships. The AAYLC has sustained a rich history that instills high standards and positive moral values in our youth.