Leadership Youngsville

Introducing Leadership Youngsville:

The Leadership Youngsville Program is a concept that was originally part of Vision 2020 created by the Youngsville Chamber in 2013, as well as a result of the City of Youngsville and the Youngsville Chamber joining forces in 2019 with a mission to identify and educate emerging community leaders on challenges and growth within the city of Youngsville, LA.

Ideal applicants selected should possess ONE of the following:

LIVE in Youngsville
WORK in Youngsville
OWN A BUSINESS in Youngsville
BE A YOUNGSVILLE CHAMBER MEMBER

Applications for 2026 Leadership Youngsville Class VII are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied! We will be announcing the class members for Leadership Youngsville Class VII soon!

Leadership Youngsville Class VII Coming Soon!

Session Dates for the 2026 Leadership Youngsville Program:

Wednesday, April 8^th – Leadership Youngsville Class VII Introductory Social
Tuesday, April 14^th – Legislative Day at the State Capitol (Red & White Day)
Tuesday, April 21st - 14th Annual Youngsville Chamber Banquet
Wednesday, April 29th - Team Building
Saturday, May 30th - Guns N Hoses First Responders Beach Volleyball Tournament
Wednesday, June 17^th - SIMSOC
Friday, July 24^th – Sports & Tourism (Mustang World Series)
Wednesday, August 19^th– Public Safety
Wednesday, September 16^th – History of Youngsville & Agriculture
Wednesday, October 21^st - Master Plan, Public Works & Infrastructure
Wednesday, November 18^th – Education
Friday, December 4th – Leadership Youngsville Class VII Graduation

About the Leadership Youngsville Program

Applicants should live within Lafayette Parish and have an interest in learning about the city of Youngsville. The class will consist of 8 sessions from April – December. Program tuition is $750 for participants. Payment for the program must be made by check or credit card. Once selected, applicants may pay by credit card online or mail a check to the Youngsville Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 219 Youngsville, LA 70592. Payment must be paid in full to the Youngsville Chamber of Commerce.

Cultivating and Growing Leadership

The city of Youngsville is comprised of an engaging and active community, both in business and with its residents. The city and chamber work together to create an environment where community leadership can flourish.

During the sessions, candidates will have the opportunity to meet with local and regional leaders to examine issues of critical importance to the city of Youngsville. Site visits, roundtables, group discussions, and hands-on applications allow for active engagement. The Leadership Youngsville program offers participants access to an extraordinary network of area leaders and a unique opportunity to strengthen leadership skills within a growing community.

The Leadership Youngsville class will attend and be recognized at the Annual Youngsville Chamber Banquet.
All applications will be reviewed and applicants will be selected by the Leadership Youngsville Committee. Only two session absences are permitted in order to graduate.

Graduates complete the program and are honored at a Leadership Youngsville graduation ceremony in December.

Topics will include:

SIMSOC
Legislative Day
Education
Public Safety
City's Master Plan/Public Works/Drainage & Infrastructure
Team Building
Youngsville Sports Complex & Tourism, Attend Mustang World Series
History of Youngsville & Agriculture

Selected Leadership Youngsville class will be able to attend:

Breakfast of Champions & Opening Day Ceremonies, Mustang World Series
Youngsville Chamber Christmas Social & Leadership Youngsville Graduation
Annual Youngsville Chamber Banquet
Legislative Day at the Louisiana State Capitol
Guns N Hoses First Responders Beach Volleyball Tournament

Session times run approximately from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and may start earlier or run later. Some sessions may include a full day and others may include half day sessions. Locations vary based on the session topic but will be primarily in Youngsville. Lunch will be included for full day sessions. Tours of some facilities will be included. Out of town travel for the day will also be included.

Expectations of Graduates

Applicants to Leadership Youngsville will be expected to become active participants in advancing the community and making a positive contribution to the city of Youngsville post-graduation. Class members are allowed to miss no more than 2 absences to be eligible to graduate.

Graduates may serve as session leaders or become part of Leadership Youngsville Committee for the following year’s Leadership Youngsville Class. Leadership Youngsville graduates are expected to be active participants in the committees which make up the Alumni Association’s programs and activities throughout the year. You will also be known as a Brand Ambassador for the city of Youngsville and will remain as active as possible regarding city initiatives.

Check out this video from Leadership Youngsville Class I

Sponsorship Opportunities are available for the 2026 Leadership Youngsville Program.

As a sponsor, you will be aligning your organization’s brand and reputation as one that is committed to building a better community through leadership development. Contact Leadership Youngsville Chair, Jonathan Pearce jonathan@snsacadiana.com or Leadership Youngsville Co-Founder, Angie Eckman, angie@adworx.com.

Thank you to our 2026 Leadership Youngsville Program Sponsor, Hancock Whitney!