The program outcome is an investment in the community's future leadership. A. Applications are available through schools, youth organizations and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce beginning in mid-August. About 40 students are chosen each year. YLO is for high school sophomores only. A. Youth Leadership Omaha is provided at no cost to the participants.
Monthly seminars take place throughout the community during school hours.
The program begins with an opening retreat in November, and ends with a closing retreat in May, followed by a student-planned graduation ceremony. There are also several optional programs available after the seminar days or on the weekends. Attendance at all seminars is mandatory. The Omaha Executive Institute explores issues, challenges, and opportunities of the Omaha community. Topics are selected to help participants understand the environment in which they do business.