Growing the next generation of leaders

Northeast Denver Leadership Week (NDLW), founded by Councilman Chris Herndon, offers high school students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to connect with civic and industry leaders throughout Denver.

In the past, our programming consisted of a four-day series of site visits and personal meetings with leaders who are finding success and driving change in Denver. NDLW was free for all participants, with lunch provided each day.

The program’s goal is to grow the next generation of leaders by educating students about careers in leadership and inspiring and motivating them to pursue such roles in their own careers.

NDLW Typical program Schedule

Monday

Team building with Denver Parks & Recreation
Denver Zoo

United Airlines Flight Training Center
RK Mechanical Mission Critical

Tuesday

Denver Animal Shelter

Denver Elections
Denver International Airport

Wednesday

Denver Police Academy
Denver Fire Academy
Denver Sheriff Department
Rose Andom Center

Thursday

Junior Achievement's Finance Park
NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Colorado Chapter/Runway 35 Development
Young Professionals Panel

Friday

University of Colorado Denver
West Pines Training Center

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Student Testimonials

"After going on Northeast Denver Leadership Week, I believe that I have what it takes to be a leader. I learned how to take charge in my education and my future."

"We didn’t just sit down in a classroom and talk about leaders; we got to see them doing their jobs."

"I believed leadership was for those who never had a problem in their past. This week got me to believe anybody can become a leader."

“My experience in Northeast Denver Leadership Week has made me a better leader - it has inspired me to advocate for myself and step outside my comfort zone."