Student to take part in Envision’s Junior National Young Leaders
This summer Lane Bigelow, from Benton, will join outstanding middle school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and leadership development experience, the Junior
National Young Leaders Conference, taking place this summer at Washington, D.C.
Junior National Young Leaders Conference is one of the Envision by Worldstrides family of programs that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom.
During this six-day Envision program, Washington, D.C. will serve as a living classroom for students while they develop important leadership skills and enjoy the educational experience of a lifetime.
With a focus on influential figures from American history and social advocacy, JRNYLC is a program packed with fun and engaging site experiences as well as hands-on activities that bring the concepts and skills of effective leadership to life.
Students at JRNYLC learn to work together as they develop action plans that they can put into practice in their homes and communities and continue beyond their conference experience.
Bigelow was nominated to attend the conference by his fifth grad counselor at Benton Middle School.
In addition to serving as a fifth grade ambassador, Bigelow is also passionate about hockey and plays on the U12 Little Rock Aces at Arkansas Skatium.
“As an alumna of Envision myself, I am excited for Lane Bigelow to meet, work and collaborate with other high-aspiring students from across the country,” said Amanda Freitag Thomas, SVP for Envision. “Hands down, my favorite part of attending an Envision program was being with motivated students in an environment designed to help us challenge our assumptions, meet new people, and grow. Creating that same learning environment is a central focus for all of our programs. At Jr NYLC, students build the confidence and skills needed to excel in high school, college, and the workplace. They learn how to adapt to and communicate in new situations, to new challenges, and with new people, which, given how rapidly the world is changing due to technology and innovation, are essential skills for success.”
For over 35 years, Envision by Worldstrides has empowered extraordinary students to become their best selves through programs that enable them to discover their passion, explore a career, and positively impact their world. In 2018, Envision became part of the Worldstrides family. The largest provider of educational travel and experiences in the United States, Worldstrides works with over 50,000 educators each year to help more than 550,000 students see the world—and themselves—in new ways.