​We create a unique community that offers endless opportunities for college students to achieve success at a personal, academic, and professional level. If you are a driven individual who wants to use your talent to make a positive impact in the community while gaining meaningful experience in the professional environment, look no further. Apply now and join our team.​

Note: Our general application process for the YLP 2021 is now closed. Please check back in October 2021 for new application cycle for the YLP 2022. For more information, contact us at YLP@seattlechinesechamber.org.

Why You Should Join

By joining the Young Leaders Program, you will be able to work on real-world project with like-minded peers who strive to better themselves while making a positive impact in the local community. As a part of our team you will gain:​

Real-world Work and Industry Experience

​You will be working on a real project where you can use your academic background and experience to solve complex organization and/or technical problems. Unlike an internship, the project will give you a hands-on experience that can help you in accelerating your learning curve on a specific topic. This is not just a resume or portfolio booster; The project will give you a perspective on an industry and help you to build a strong foundation for your professional career.

Gain Critical Soft Skills

​​​As a part of our project team, you will be working with managers and executives who owns/sponsor the project. Working in a professional project environment will give you an invaluable opportunity to hone your public speaking skills, strategic problem solving, and professional communication etiquette. These are skills that are hard to come by at an academic level. We will help you gain these crucial skills that will help you in your professional career.

Building Your Network

We are more than just a platform to gain work experience. We are a community of driven and passionate individuals who cares about helping each other to reach their goals and aspirations. By joining our program, you will be able to build strong friendships and professional connection that will last a lifetime. This is your support system and your safe harbor that will help you thrive at the competitive professional environment. At last, it’s all about having fun, supporting each other, and growing together; the core values of our community.