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Writing the next page of your story

The Youth Empowerment Summit is filled with great activities and discussions which help teens write the next page in the story of their lives. Year after year, YES continues to offer a unique opportunity to York County teens. It provides teens a space to freely explore the wide variety of options available to them as they wonder: What’s next for me, and how do I get there?

The 19th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit will be a two-day event!

It will be held on:

  • Friday, October 17, 2024 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
  • Saturday, October 18, 2024 from 11:00am to 2:00pm

Registration for students and teachers will open on September 3.

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2025 Two-Day Event

Due to the growing popularity of the Youth Empowerment Summit (YES), it will be a 2-day event this year!

  • On Friday, high school students from around the county are invited to attend with their classes, teachers, or study groups. Ask your teacher about making this a field trip for you or your class!
  • On Saturday, students and their guardians are welcome to explore the teen information expo for workshops, panel discussions, and more.

Teens are welcome to attend one or both days. See more details below.

Event Details

Dates:

  • Friday October 17, 2025: 9am-2pm
  • Saturday October 18, 2025: 11am-2pm

Location:

  • York College of Pennsylvania – Willman Business Center
  • 441 Country Club Rd. York, PA 17403

Parking

  • Parking is available onsite.
  • For Friday attendees, parking passes are available upon request.

Please indicate this when you register.

Friday, October 17 Happenings

  • Breakout sessions in Willman Business Center
    • Higher education
    • Career planning
    • Community service
    • Personal health
  • Tour of York College campus
  • Lunch in York College dining hall

Saturday, October 18 Happenings

  • Community experts in York View Room of Willman Business Center
    • Higher education options
    • Careers
    • Practice job interviews
    • Application advice
    • Volunteer opportunities
    • Personal health resources
  • Panel discussions for parents/caregivers in Weinstock Lecture Hall in Willman Business Center at 11:15am, 12:15pm, and 1:15pm.

About the Workshops

During registration, students choose from a variety of workshops to meet their individual interests. Workshops are led by community leaders such as legislators, business owners, advocates, other teens, nonprofit employees and volunteers, and local college and tech professors.

In the past, YES has held workshops on subjects such as:

  • Planning for college or post-high school education
  • Planning to enter the workforce after high school
  • Understanding financial aid for college or trade school
  • Developing writing skills
  • Improving public speaking skills
  • Demonstrations and discussions from local business owners
  • Exploring health topics which affect teens

Register Now

This year, the Youth Empowerment Summit is a two-day event.

Complete this form to attend the event on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Registration is required to attend the Friday event.

Saturday is a drop-in event. No additional registration is required.