National Service-Learning Conference: Our World, Our Future

The 23rd annual National Service-Learning Conference will be convened by the National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC), and youthrive, the Upper Midwest Affiliate of PeaceJam International. The conference is the largest gathering of youth and practitioners involved in the service-learning movement. Each year, it draws approximately 2,200 attendees from across the United States and around the globe. The conference focuses on service-learning as a way of teaching and learning that builds academic skills and citizenship while addressing community needs in a genuine way. It convenes teachers and other service-learning practitioners, administrators, researchers, policy-makers, youth leaders, parents, program coordinators, national service members, community-based organization staffs, and corporate and foundation officers. The conference connects participants with service-learning leaders through three days of plenary sessions, thought leader series, and service-learning projects. With more than 100 workshops, it provides access to new ideas and networking opportunities.

The 2012 conference theme, Our World, Our Future, is an opportunity to share how youth passion, creativity and innovation can address world issues.