The Minnesota Young American Leaders Program (MYALP) is an intensive, four-day program at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities convening leaders from across for-profit, government, and nonprofit sectors who are committed to working across sectors to help their communities and our region prosper inclusively.
Founded in 2019 in close alignment with Harvard Business School's national Young American Leaders Program (YALP), MYALP interweaves case studies, insights from national and Minnesota practitioners of cross-sector leadership, diverse perspectives on our current state economy, and research presentations from scholars to provide practical tools for cross-sector collaboration and to invest in leaders who impact the future of our region and state.
Participants of MYALP have the opportunity to collaborate after the program to develop and potentially launch initiatives for public good and to build broader capacity in their region by deepening their practical knowledge of what it takes to make shared leadership initiatives happen.
What is the Minnesota Young American Leaders Program?
MYALP At A Glance
- Cross-Sector Learning: Learn directly alongside peers across business, government, and nonprofit organizations.
- Action & Impact: Post-program, alumni collaborate on cross-sector projects designed to launch initiatives for public good across Minnesota.
- Selectivity: Selection is highly competitive with roughly 25% of applicants accepted each year. Re-applying in subsequent cycles is common and encouraged.