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Learning ObjectivesThe Rocky Mountain Youth Leadership Conference (RMYLC) provides an experiential and classroom educational forum for all attendees, developing leadership, patriotism and free enterprise competencies for young leaders.
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FAQ
Most Frequent Questions And Answers
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WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE?
The next conference will be held June 15-19, 2026 at Colorado State University Pueblo (CSUP). A tentative schedule shown in the Student Handbook which will be finalized by May 2026. There will be activities during the entire day, focusing on leadership, patriotism, and free enterprise. WHO WILL BE SPEAKING?
The topics and biographies of the past presenters can be found HERE. When the schedule is finalized, the list of 2026 speakers will be shown in the Student Handbook. WHO CAN ATTEND?
The school’s RMYLF Liaison solicits interested students via the high school point of contact (HSPOC) in the January-March time frame of the conference year. Nominated students are directed to this website’s Conference Application tab to complete their application in March. Their HSPOC reviews the applications and then rank orders his/her students and forwards the information to the RMYLF Registrar in early April. The RMYLF Selection Committee makes its final selections from the list of nominees in early April. If selected to attend the Conference, the student and the HSPOC are promptly notified by text and/or email. Once the student is selected, he or she is required to fill out a Registration form. This form requires strict attention to detail and speedy completion by attendees not later than the mid-May. This is also an opportune time to obtain/review an electronic copy of the Student Handbook where attendees can study conference requirements. Prior to the Conference any updates and final instructions will be emailed to attendees. The schedule for 2026 applications and registrations will be available before 19 January 2026. WHAT IS THE APPLICATION SCHEDULE?
The 2026 RMYLC student body will be selected by a specific process. Conference applicants must be recommended by their High School Points of Contact (HSPOC). To identify your HSPOC, contact us with your high school name at [email protected]. Selection is made according to the schedule below (2026): 19 January-28 March – HS POCs visited with updates from RMYLF HS POCs identify and nominate candidates Website OPEN FOR APPLICATION – Online applications submitted March 29 – HSPOC Applications Reviews March 30 – RMYLF Admissions Board – Student Selections April 1 – Selectees, Parents, and HSPOCs Notified; Registration OPEN May 15 – Student Registration CLOSED May 15 – June 1 Alternates Notified (as required) June 1 – DEADLINE for Alternate Registration June 6 – Team and Room Assignments Complete June 6-14 - Counselors Contact Students June 15 – Conference Check-In @ CSUP WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
The conference administrative and logistical requirements can be found in the Student Handbook. In particular, pay attention to the pages “What to Bring” and “What Not to Bring.” There is also a strict policy that bans all Electronic Communication Devices (ECDs) for the duration of the Conference in order to promote the Conference learning objectives. ECDs include but are not limited to laptop computers, cell/smart phones, tablets, IPads, Smart watches, or similar devices. What About More Information for the Parents of Student Attendees? Parents may learn more about the venue and environment of the Rocky Mountain Youth Leadership Conference by clicking on the UCCS website. FACT SHEET & HANDBOOK
Parents and students may access the following for more information about the conference. The previous year’s Student Handbook contains some information that my be useful. The current year’s Student Handbook is being edited and will be available in final form in late March. 2026 RMYLC Fact Sheet 2026 Student Handbook |
Forge Your Future is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit partnering with RMYLF to provide high school students with the tools, mentorship, and resources they need to excel in their applications to ROTC programs and service academies, paving the way for their leadership journeys.
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