YumaPrep

Inspiring the next generation of ethical leaders

Yuma Center, located in our nation’s capital, inspires women of all ages to grow professionally, personally, and spiritually. YumaPrep encourages young women, grades 9 - 12 to do great things in service to society. High School is about discovering your potential, honing your study skills, and developing your character. Family, school and extracurriculars are the key players in supporting every young woman at this age.

A YumaPrep day begins with a leadership capsule, based on the Harvard Business Review publications which is followed by breakout discussions by grade on different topics, and concludes with mentoring. In the breakout discussions, experienced women professionals share their career paths, challenges, and the virtues they exercise while serving others in and through their work.  Our inspiring speakers help high school girls learn new ways to develop their talents and integrate family, faith and work.

“YumaPrep has provided me with an invaluable learning experience outside of the classroom, and I know I will be able to apply these lessons to my everyday life.”

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YumaPrep brings new meaning to professional development for young women.

Leading well is more than acquiring a set of skills, approaches or learning business techniques. Authentic leadership involves developing one’s character and growing in virtue.

Every high school girl interested in becoming a force for positive change should ask herself:

  • What does it mean to be a competent professional, and to serve family and society?

  • How can I become both a leader and a contributor?

YumaPrep offers monthly professional seminars, discussion forums, individual mentoring and time for socializing.

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"Being part of Yuma has allowed me to meet some of my closest, most trustworthy friends."

The Years of YumaPrep:

Freshmen:

The Freshmen Seminar

Freshmen attend seminars that help them discover their talents, navigate their high school years and make the most out of their new experience. During the freshman year the mentoring focuses on fortitude.

Sophomores and Juniors:

Women of Character and Talent

Combining sophomores and juniors, our two-year program helps students identify their strengths and envision how they can apply these talents to impact the environment around them. Inspiring professional women discuss the challenges they faced and the virtues they needed to succeed professionally while also making a difference in the world.

Culminating Project Proposal: Personal Impact Projects (PIP): Participants in the 10th and 11th grade will work throughout the year to create a project so they can make a difference in their home, school, or broader community. Working with their mentors and program leaders, the participants will create a plan and outline the steps needed to fulfill their goal. At the end of the year, participants will present their projects to the others in short videeos (1-2 mins) explainig their project and the impact they had on the local or global level.

Seniors:

The Big Issues

Seniors discuss the big issues they will face in college and the importance of making good choices that shape their futures. Program participants also have the opportunity to attend a college-prep conference in Rome during Easter Week.

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