MLI is a sibling program of the Illinois Teen Institute (ITI) and Operation Snowball, Inc. (OS), state and national award winning leadership development and prevention programs.
ITI, MLI and OS are managed by the Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association (IADDA), a statewide organization advocating on behalf of prevention, treatment and recovery of substance abuse.
What is MLI?
The Illinois Mid-Level Institute is an interactive and motivational leadership development and substance abuse prevention program! MLI provides youth with opportunities to enhance leadership skills and gain knowledge in alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Students in
grades 6-9 during the 2009-2010 school year are eligible and
encouraged to apply!
What does MLI offer?
MLI provides Illinois youth with the knowledge and motivation for action and change!
We believe today’s youth are today's leaders. MLI is an opportunity for youth to enhance their leadership skills and develop new ones in a fun, interactive and supportive environment.
The MLI experience is one to remember! Participants will hear from national speakers, attend workshops focused on leadership, school success, self-esteem, alcohol and drug prevention, healthy relationships, and more!
Interested in participating?
We are taking applications for adult staff, age 18 or over and a high school graduate who enjoy working with youth and have a desire to help with the prevention process! All meals, lodging and travel are provided.
High school students may apply as youth
staff. Youth with previous facilitation experience are
preferred.
Youth staff get a discounted rate.
If you are interested in helping local youth participate in MLI, in learning more about this prevention program, in providing
a scholarship for a local youth, or in participating on the planning committee, please contact IADDA at 217.528.7335 ext. 0 or
iadda@iadda.org